Side-by-side comparison of two Model Context Protocol servers — install paths, tools, quality signals, and directory engagement so you can pick the right one for Claude, Cursor, and other MCP clients.
Local-first Obsidian vault MCP server for Codex, Claude Desktop, and other MCP clients. Works directly with markdown files, no Obsidian plugin, API key, cloud service, or running Obsidian app required. Includes read-only mode, backup-on-write, path isolation, and setup examples.
Local-first external brain CLI for coding agents. SQLite-backed context, graph-aware recall via FTS5 and RRF, and governed memory with explicit promote and review gates. Ships Codex and Claude Code host shims and a native MCP server.