Basic Memory vs Alcove

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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Alcove
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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.MCP server that gives AI coding agents on-demand access to private project docs via BM25 ranked search. One setup for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, and more. Docs stay private, never in public repos.
Quality signal32/100 (Emerging)24/100 (Emerging)
Install pathnpx · lownpx · low
Engagement 2 0 0 3,545 0 0 0 15
ToolsNot listed yetNot listed yet
Verified / officialNoNo
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