What is the key difference between Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP and Hindsight?

Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Hindsight belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP or Hindsight in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP and Hindsight free or paid?

Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Hindsight operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Hindsight lists 6 tools with 3 views and 22,770 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP and Hindsight together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP vs Hindsight

In-depth architectural comparison of the Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP and Hindsight MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Hindsight

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Hindsight if your workspace requires Knowledge & Memory integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP Details

Choose Hindsight when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: HINDSIGHT_API_LLM_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: Long-term agent memory, Retain, recall, and reflect operations, Named memory banks.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP Knowledge & Memory	Hindsight vectorize-io Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Calypso multimodal RAG for grounded answers from docs, images, charts, and knowledge.	Hindsight: Agent Memory That Works Like Human Memory - Built for AI Agents to manage Long Term Memory
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Hindsight Tools (6)

Long-term agent memory

Retain, recall, and reflect operations

Named memory banks

Python, Node.js, Go, CLI, and REST clients

Docker, pip, Helm, and embedded deployment

Hosted and local LLM provider support

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "calypso-multimodal-rag-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "calypso-multimodal-rag-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Hindsight Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vectorize-io-hindsight": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skills"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HINDSIGHT_API_LLM_API_KEY": "YOUR_HINDSIGHT_API_LLM_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Hindsight belongs to Knowledge & Memory using local stdio subprocess. Select Calypso Multimodal RAG MCP when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and Hindsight when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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