What is the key difference between CPersona and Memory Kernel?

CPersona belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Memory Kernel belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install CPersona or Memory Kernel 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 CPersona and Memory Kernel free or paid?

CPersona operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Memory Kernel operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

CPersona lists 0 tools with 0 views and 3 GitHub stars. Memory Kernel lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both CPersona and Memory Kernel 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 CPersona or Memory Kernel 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 CPersona and Memory Kernel free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both cpersona and memory-kernel 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, CPersona has a Quality Score of 41 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 3 GitHub stars. Memory Kernel holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

CPersona vs Memory Kernel

In-depth architectural comparison of the CPersona and Memory Kernel 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

CPersona

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Memory Kernel

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose CPersona if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Memory Kernel if your workspace requires Databases integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose CPersona when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore CPersona Details

Choose Memory Kernel when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Memory Kernel Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C CPersona Databases	M Memory Kernel Databases
Summary	Persistent AI memory in one SQLite file: 3-layer hybrid search, confidence scoring, 29 tools.	Local-first memory for AI agents: SQLite FTS5, deterministic recall, no vector DB, no cloud.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

CPersona Tools (0)

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

Memory Kernel 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).

CPersona Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cpersona": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "cpersona"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Memory Kernel Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "memory-kernel": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "memory-kernel"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

CPersona is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Memory Kernel belongs to Databases using local stdio subprocess. Select CPersona when you need capabilities focused on databases and Memory Kernel when you require tools for databases.

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