Basic Memory vs Claude Engram

Side-by-side comparison of two Model Context Protocol servers — install paths, tools, quality signals, and directory engagement so you can pick the right one for Claude, Cursor, and other MCP clients.

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🧠 Knowledge & Memory
SummaryPersistent, local-first AI memory: a semantic knowledge graph of plain Markdown files that humans and LLMs both read and write. Works with any MCP client, with optional cloud sync and team workspaces.Persistent memory and session intelligence for Claude Code. Auto-tracks mistakes, decisions, and context via hooks. Mines session history for patterns and cross-session search. Loop detection, pre-edit warnings, context compaction survival. Runs locally with Ollama.
Quality signal32/100 (Emerging)27/100 (Emerging)
Install pathnpx · lowpip · high
Engagement 2 0 0 3,545 7 0 0 16
ToolsNot listed yetNot listed yet
Verified / officialNoNo
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