What is the key difference between Cortex and Neuromcp?

Cortex belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Neuromcp belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Cortex or Neuromcp 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 Cortex and Neuromcp free or paid?

Cortex operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Neuromcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Cortex lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Neuromcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 4 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Cortex and Neuromcp 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

Cortex vs Neuromcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Cortex and Neuromcp 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: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Neuromcp

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Cortex if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Neuromcp 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 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).

Explore Cortex Details

Choose Neuromcp 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 Neuromcp Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Cortex Knowledge & Memory	Neuromcp Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Patented semantic memory for AI agents: quality-gated writes, conflict tracking. Free trial.	Semantic memory for AI agents with hybrid search, knowledge graph, and consolidation
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Cortex Tools (0)

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

Neuromcp 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

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cortex-5": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "cortex-5"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Neuromcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "neuromcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "neuromcp-init"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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