What is the key difference between Claude Amplifier and Total Recall?

Claude Amplifier belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Total Recall belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Claude Amplifier or Total Recall 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 Claude Amplifier and Total Recall free or paid?

Claude Amplifier operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Total Recall operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Claude Amplifier lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Total Recall lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Claude Amplifier and Total Recall 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.

How do I install Claude Amplifier or Total Recall in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Claude Amplifier and Total Recall free to use, or do they require API keys?

Claude Amplifier is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Total Recall operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Claude Amplifier and Total Recall at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both claude-amplifier and total-recall as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Claude Amplifier has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Total Recall holds a Quality Score of 28 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Claude Amplifier vs Total Recall

In-depth architectural comparison of the Claude Amplifier and Total Recall 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

Claude Amplifier

Databases · Local stdio

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

Total Recall

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 28/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Claude Amplifier if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Total Recall if your workspace requires Databases integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Claude Amplifier when:

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

Explore Claude Amplifier Details

Choose Total Recall when:

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

Explore Total Recall Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Claude Amplifier Databases	T Total Recall Databases
Summary	Persistent memory + decision tracking for Claude across sessions. Local SQLite, no cloud.	Persistent, verified, cross-session memory for AI agents. 26 tools. SQLite + sync.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Claude Amplifier Tools (0)

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

Total Recall Tools (0)

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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).

Claude Amplifier Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "claude-amplifier": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "claude-amplifier"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Total Recall Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "total-recall": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "total-recall"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Claude Amplifier is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Total Recall belongs to Databases using local stdio subprocess. Select Claude Amplifier when you need capabilities focused on databases and Total Recall when you require tools for databases.

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