What is the key difference between Context Vault and Audrey?

Context Vault belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Audrey belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Context Vault or Audrey 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 Context Vault and Audrey free or paid?

Context Vault operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Audrey operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Context Vault lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Audrey lists 0 tools with 0 views and 25 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Context Vault and Audrey 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 Context Vault or Audrey 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 Context Vault and Audrey free to use, or do they require API keys?

Context Vault is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Audrey 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 Context Vault and Audrey at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both context-vault and audrey 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, Context Vault has a Quality Score of 29 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Audrey holds a Quality Score of 44 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 25 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Context Vault vs Audrey

In-depth architectural comparison of the Context Vault and Audrey 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

Context Vault

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 29/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Audrey

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Context Vault if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Audrey 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 Context Vault 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 Context Vault Details

Choose Audrey 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 Audrey Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Context Vault Knowledge & Memory	A Audrey Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Governed memory for AI agents: conflict-checked writes, time-travel reads, ACL, audited claims.	Local-first biological memory for coding agents: recall, consolidation, and pre-action Guard checks.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Context Vault Tools (0)

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

Audrey Tools (0)

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

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).

Context Vault Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "context-vault": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "context-vault"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Audrey Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "audrey": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "audrey-memory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Context Vault is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Audrey belongs to Knowledge & Memory using local stdio subprocess. Select Context Vault when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and Audrey when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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