Basic Memory vs Cortex Plugin

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
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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, self-evolving memory plugin for Claude Code. Background miner extracts durable lessons (decisions, conventions, bug fixes) from completed sessions via Claude Haiku, stores them as human-readable markdown in an Obsidian vault, and assembles query-tailored context briefings at session start. Local-first, no cloud, no API keys. Self-healing install via uv bootstrap shim, /cortex-doctor preflight, graceful FTS-only degraded mode when claude CLI missing. MIT.
Quality signal32/100 (Emerging)28/100 (Emerging)
Install pathnpx · lownpx · low
Engagement 2 0 0 3,545 0 0 0 33
ToolsNot listed yetNot listed yet
Verified / officialNoNo
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