What is the key difference between Conversation Handoff Mcp and Shodh Memory?

Conversation Handoff Mcp belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Shodh Memory belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Conversation Handoff Mcp or Shodh 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 Conversation Handoff Mcp and Shodh Memory free or paid?

Conversation Handoff Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Shodh Memory operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Conversation Handoff Mcp lists 11 tools with 3 views and 6 GitHub stars. Shodh Memory lists 38 tools with 4 views and 244 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Conversation Handoff Mcp and Shodh 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 Conversation Handoff Mcp or Shodh 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 Conversation Handoff Mcp and Shodh Memory free to use, or do they require API keys?

Conversation Handoff Mcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Shodh Memory operates under a Free / Open Source model with API Key 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 Conversation Handoff Mcp and Shodh Memory at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both conversation-handoff-mcp and varun29ankus-shodh-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, Conversation Handoff Mcp has a Quality Score of 61 /100 ( Good ) with 3 views, 0 installs, and 6 GitHub stars. Shodh Memory holds a Quality Score of 60 /100 ( Good ) with 4 views, 0 installs, and 244 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Conversation Handoff Mcp vs Shodh Memory

In-depth architectural comparison of the Conversation Handoff Mcp and Shodh 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

Conversation Handoff Mcp

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Shodh Memory

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Conversation Handoff Mcp if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Shodh 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 Conversation Handoff 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).
Primary tools included: handoff_save, handoff_list, handoff_load.

Explore Conversation Handoff Mcp Details

Choose Shodh Memory 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: SHODH_API_KEY, SHODH_CONFIG_PATH, SHODH_DATA_DIR.
Primary tools included: remember, recall, recall_by_tags.

Explore Shodh Memory Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Conversation Handoff Mcp Knowledge & Memory	Shodh Memory varun29ankuS Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Hand off conversation context between Claude Desktop projects and across MCP clients. Memory-based, no file clutter.	Cognitive memory for AI agents with Hebbian learning, 3-tier architecture, and knowledge graphs. Single 15MB binary, runs offline on edge devices.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Conversation Handoff Mcp Tools (11)

handoff_save

Save a conversation handoff for later retrieval. Use this to pass conversation context to another AI or project. ## Long conversations (>~100KB) If the conversation is large, **save the first chunk with this tool**, then call `handoff_append` repeatedly with the remaining chunks. Doing one giant `handoff_save` can fail with an XML parse / tool-input error because Claude Code encodes tool arguments as XML internally and very large strings can break that encoding. ## Format Selection - **structured** (default): Organize content using the template below. Much faster — reduces output tokens to ~5-20% of the original conversation. Best for most handoffs. - **verbatim**: Save the complete word-for-word conversation. Use only when exact wording matters (e.g., legal text, precise error messages). ## Structured Template (for format="structured") ``` ## Key Decisions - [Decision]: [Rationale] ## Implementation Details [What was built/changed, with relevant code snippets] ## Code Changes [Files modified with brief description] ## Open Issues - [Issue]: [Status/Context] ## Next Steps - [ ] Action item ``` Omit sections that don't apply. Add custom sections if needed.

handoff_list

List all saved handoffs with summaries. Returns lightweight metadata without full conversation content. Opens interactive UI if supported.

handoff_load

Load a specific handoff by key. Returns full conversation content.

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).

Conversation Handoff Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "conversation-handoff-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "conversation-handoff-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Shodh Memory Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "varun29ankus-shodh-memory": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@shodh/memory-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SHODH_API_KEY": "YOUR_SHODH_API_KEY_HERE",
        "SHODH_CONFIG_PATH": "YOUR_SHODH_CONFIG_PATH_HERE",
        "SHODH_DATA_DIR": "YOUR_SHODH_DATA_DIR_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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