What is the key difference between Dark Memory MCP and Sync82?

Dark Memory MCP belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Sync82 belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Dark Memory MCP or Sync82 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 Dark Memory MCP and Sync82 free or paid?

Dark Memory MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Sync82 operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Dark Memory MCP lists 57 tools with 2 views and 1 GitHub stars. Sync82 lists 19 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Dark Memory MCP and Sync82 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

Dark Memory MCP vs Sync82

In-depth architectural comparison of the Dark Memory MCP and Sync82 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

Dark Memory MCP

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Sync82

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Dark Memory MCP if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Sync82 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 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).
Primary tools included: dark_memory_project_create, dark_memory_session_start, dark_memory_session_resume.

Explore Dark Memory MCP Details

Choose Sync82 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).
Primary tools included: list_projects, create_project, delete_project.

Explore Sync82 Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Dark Memory MCP Databases	S Sync82 Databases
Summary	Persistent memory + vibe-loop engine for AI agents. Single Go binary, SQLite-backed, stdio MCP.	Persistent, structured project memory for AI coding agents, stored locally in SQLite.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Dark Memory MCP Tools (57)

dark_memory_project_create

Create a new project (INV-7 tenant primitive). Idempotent on project_id — re-creating an existing project returns the existing row. The 'default' project is seeded on Open and cannot be re-created (returns ErrAlreadyExists).

dark_memory_session_start

Start an operational session. Returns the session_id. Use session_close to terminate.

dark_memory_session_resume

Resume an existing session by session_id. Validates the session exists, sets the active project to match, and returns the session row.

dark_memory_session_status

Return the current state of a session (id, operator, project, status, timestamps). Read-only. Includes closing_soon + seconds_until_close so harnesses can warn before the sweeper closes an idle session.

dark_memory_session_close

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).

Dark Memory MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Sync82 Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sync82": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "sync82"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Dark Memory MCP is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Sync82 belongs to Databases using local stdio subprocess. Select Dark Memory MCP when you need capabilities focused on databases and Sync82 when you require tools for databases.