Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Cortex vs Genome
In-depth architectural comparison of the Cortex and Genome 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
Cortex
Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio
Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Genome
Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio
Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Cortex if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Genome 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?
C
Choose Cortex 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).
G
Choose Genome 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).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Cortex Tools (0)
No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.
Genome 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).
Cortex Configuration
Genome Configuration