Codebase Memory MCP vs Simplisafe MCP
A side-by-side look at the Codebase Memory MCP and Simplisafe MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Codebase Memory MCP for knowledge & memory work as a local process; choose Simplisafe MCP for home automation as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Codebase Memory MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
index_repository, search_graph, query_graph.
Choose Simplisafe MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Home Automation domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
SIMPLISAFE_REFRESH_TOKEN. - You want tools like
simplisafe_list_systems, simplisafe_get_system, simplisafe_get_settings.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Knowledge & Memory | Home Automation |
| Quality signal | 73/100 · Great | 61/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | Not declared |
| Pricing | Free | Not declared |
| Required env vars | None listed | SIMPLISAFE_REFRESH_TOKEN |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 47,004 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 8 views 1 installs 1 upvotes | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 17 | 10 |
| Full listing | View Codebase Memory MCP | View Simplisafe MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Codebase Memory MCP tools 17
index_repositoryIndex a repository. full/moderate add semantics; fast omits them; cross-repo-intelligence links services. Reports coverage gaps.search_graphFind symbols via BM25 query, regex name/qn filters, or semantic_query. Rows keep qn/file/lines and in/out over CALLS/USAGE/CALL_REFERENCE/INHERITS/IMPLEMENTS.query_graphRead-only Cypher for multi-hop, aggregation, complexity, or cross-service analysis. Default: 200 visible rows with exact/lower-bound totals and truncation; continue safely with next_cursor. graph=missed is a file tree of flagged coverage gaps; absence is not proof of completeness. Use get_graph_schema(diagnostics=full) for properties.trace_pathTrace callers/callees, data flow, or cross-service paths. Defaults exclude tests and resolver evidence. Rows keep qn/hop with explicit totals, relations, and continuations.get_code_snippetRead a search_graph symbol. auto bounds source and outlines large containers; full restores up to 500 lines. Source/outline pages continue; coverage_note marks gaps.get_file_outlineDeclaration outline of one exact repository-relative file: optional exact label filter, source order, exact total/offset/limit paging; file/folder/container nodes excluded.get_graph_schemaGet node-label and edge-type counts. diagnostics=full also lists queryable properties.compare_graphsCompare two indexed snapshots: deterministic target-only additions and base-only removals of stable node/edge identities; each set capped by limit and a 512 KiB budget with exact totals and truncation reasons.get_architectureCompact counts, languages, packages, entry points. Request structure, dependencies, routes, hotspots, boundaries, layers, clusters, cycles, or file_tree; path scopes a directory.search_codeGraph-ranked text search: compact symbols, full bounded source, or file paths.list_projectsList projects with stable paging. Identity is lean; stats adds graph sizes.delete_projectDelete a project from the index- +5 more on the listing page
Simplisafe MCP tools 10
simplisafe_list_systemsList the SimpliSafe systems on this account with their current alarm state (off/home/away), alarming status, connectivity and power status. Start here to get the `sid` other tools take.simplisafe_get_systemGet the current state of one SimpliSafe system: alarm state, whether it is alarming, base-station connectivity, power/battery status and any pending base-station messages.simplisafe_get_settingsGet base-station settings for a system: entry/exit delays, alarm volume and duration, door chime, voice prompts, plus base-station health (wifi/cellular signal, wall power, backup battery, RF jamming). Does not include PINs — use simplisafe_get_pins for those.simplisafe_get_pinsRead the system's user PINs (master, duress and named users). These are the live alarm codes and are returned in cleartext, so calling this puts them into the conversation. Asks the user to confirm first: a confirmation prompt where the client supports one; otherwise the first call returns a warning preview and a confirmToken and fetches nothing, and only a repeat call with that token proceeds (see MCP_CONFIRM_MODE).simplisafe_list_sensorsList the sensors and devices paired to a system — entry sensors, motion, glass break, smoke/CO, keypads, sirens and locks — with battery, offline and triggered status. Filter by type with `type_name` (e.g. "entry", "motion_v2", "lock").simplisafe_list_locksList the smart locks on a system with their current state (locked / unlocked / jammed), lock and keypad battery status, and keypad connectivity. Returns the `serial` that simplisafe_set_lock_state takes. Polls the base station fresh by default, because a stale answer to "is my door locked?" is worse than a slow one.simplisafe_get_eventsGet recent events recorded by the base station — arm/disarm, sensor opens, lock and unlock, alarms, errors — newest first. Each event carries an ISO timestamp alongside the raw epoch seconds.simplisafe_set_alarm_stateArm or disarm the alarm system: "off" (disarm), "home" (perimeter only) or "away" (all sensors). Asks the user to confirm first: a confirmation prompt where the client supports one; otherwise the first call returns a preview and a confirmToken, and only a repeat call with that token proceeds (see MCP_CONFIRM_MODE). This physically changes a security system: disarming leaves the house unmonitored, and arming can trigger a siren and a monitoring-center dispatch. After executing, the new state is verified by re-reading the system.simplisafe_set_lock_stateLock or unlock a SimpliSafe smart lock. Asks the user to confirm first: a confirmation prompt where the client supports one; otherwise the first call returns a preview and a confirmToken, and only a repeat call with that token proceeds (see MCP_CONFIRM_MODE). Unlocking physically opens a door lock, so it is gated even though it is technically reversible. After executing, the result is verified by re-reading the lock state.simplisafe_healthcheckCheck that the server can authenticate to SimpliSafe and reach the API. Reports whether the refresh token is configured and working, the resolved user id, and how many active systems the account has. Start here when other tools fail.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Codebase Memory MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"deusdata-codebase-memory-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"codebase-memory-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Simplisafe MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"simplisafe-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"simplisafe-mcp"
],
"env": {
"SIMPLISAFE_REFRESH_TOKEN": "YOUR_SIMPLISAFE_REFRESH_TOKEN_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Codebase Memory MCP is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. Simplisafe MCP belongs to Home Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Codebase Memory MCP for knowledge & memory work and Simplisafe MCP for home automation.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Codebase Memory MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. Simplisafe MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add deusdata-codebase-memory-mcp and simplisafe-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Codebase Memory MCP has a quality signal of 73/100 (Great) with 8 views, 1 installs and 47,004 GitHub stars. Simplisafe MCP has 61/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.