What is the key difference between Context Vault and Synap Memory?

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

How do I install Context Vault or Synap Memory 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 Synap Memory free or paid?

Context Vault operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Synap Memory 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. Synap Memory lists 0 tools with 0 views and 60 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both context-vault and synap-memory 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. Synap Memory holds a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 60 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Context Vault vs Synap Memory

In-depth architectural comparison of the Context Vault and Synap Memory 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

Synap Memory

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

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

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Context Vault Knowledge & Memory	Synap Memory Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Governed memory for AI agents: conflict-checked writes, time-travel reads, ACL, audited claims.	Persistent memory for AI agents — log and recall conversation context over MCP.
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.

Synap Memory 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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Synap Memory Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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