Basic Memory vs 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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Basic Memory
basicmachines-co
🧠 Knowledge & Memory
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Engram
HBarefoot
🧠 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-first persistent memory for AI agents. SQLite + local embeddings (all-MiniLM-L6-v2), hybrid semantic + FTS5 recall, secret detection, and contradiction handling. 6 MCP tools (remember, recall, forget, feedback, context, status) over stdio. Zero cloud, no API keys, fully offline. Works with Claude Desktop/Code, Cursor, and Windsurf. npm install -g @hbarefoot/engram
Quality signal32/100 (Emerging)24/100 (Emerging)
Install pathnpx · lownpx · low
Engagement 2 0 0 3,545 0 0 0
ToolsNot listed yetNot listed yet
Verified / officialNoNo
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