What is the key difference between Core and Emulo?

Core belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Emulo belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Core or Emulo 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 Core and Emulo free or paid?

Core operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Emulo operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Core lists 25 tools with 0 views and 215 GitHub stars. Emulo lists 5 tools with 3 views and 289 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Core and Emulo 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

Core vs Emulo

In-depth architectural comparison of the Core and Emulo 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

Core

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 63/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Emulo

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Core if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Emulo 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 Core 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: omega_store, omega_query, omega_welcome.

Explore Core Details

Choose Emulo 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: Loads a mined profile through one MCP tool, Reads supported local agent session logs, Separates profiles into task-oriented layers.

Explore Emulo Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Core Knowledge & Memory	Emulo ohad6k Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Persistent memory for AI coding agents. #1 on LongMemEval. 26 MCP tools. Local-first.	Loads your personal profile, mined from your local Claude Code/Codex/OpenCode logs, so your agent works like you instead of a cold start. One tool, loademuloprofile. Run with uvx emulo mcp.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Core Tools (25)

omega_store

Store typed memory (decision, lesson, error, summary)

omega_query

Semantic search with tag filters and contextual re-ranking

omega_welcome

Session briefing with recent memories and profile

omega_profile

Read or update user profile

omega_delete_memory

Delete a specific memory by ID

omega_edit_memory

Edit the content of a memory

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).

Core Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "core-2": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "omega-memory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Emulo Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ohad6k-emulo": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "emulo",
        "mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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