Basic Memory vs Longhand

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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Longhand
Wynelson94
🧠 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 local memory for Claude Code. Indexes every session JSONL verbatim into SQLite + ChromaDB for semantic recall (126ms) across your entire history. Never summarizes, zero API calls, 17 MCP tools including fuzzy recall, deterministic replayfile, and git-aware recallprojectstatus. Published on PyPI as longhand and registered in the MCP Registry.
Quality signal32/100 (Emerging)27/100 (Emerging)
Install pathnpx · lownpx · low
Engagement 2 0 0 3,545 0 0 0 12
ToolsNot listed yetNot listed yet
Verified / officialNoNo
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