Dark Memory MCP vs Mnemon MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Dark Memory MCP and Mnemon MCP 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Dark Memory MCP 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).

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Choose Mnemon MCP 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 Mnemon MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Dark Memory MCP Databases	Mnemon MCP Databases
Summary	Persistent memory + vibe-loop engine for AI agents. Single Go binary, SQLite-backed, stdio MCP.	Persistent layered memory for AI agents. SQLite FTS5, fact versioning, zero-cloud.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dark-memory-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@opitacode/dark-memory-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

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