Basic Memory vs Project Tessera

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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Basic Memory
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🧠 Knowledge & Memory
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Project Tessera
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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.Local workspace memory for Claude Desktop. Indexes your documents (Markdown, CSV, session logs) into a vector store with hybrid search, cross-session memory, auto-learn, and knowledge graph visualization. Zero external dependencies — fastembed + LanceDB, no Ollama or Docker required. 15 MCP tools.
Quality signal32/100 (Emerging)27/100 (Emerging)
Install pathnpx · lownpx · low
Engagement 2 0 0 3,545 2 0 0 15
ToolsNot listed yetNot listed yet
Verified / officialNoNo
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