What is the key difference between Epiphany and Memtrust?

Epiphany belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Memtrust belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Epiphany or Memtrust 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 Epiphany and Memtrust free or paid?

Epiphany operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Memtrust operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Epiphany lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. Memtrust lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Epiphany and Memtrust 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 Epiphany or Memtrust 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 Epiphany and Memtrust free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both epiphany and memtrust 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, Epiphany has a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars. Memtrust holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Epiphany vs Memtrust

In-depth architectural comparison of the Epiphany and Memtrust 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

Epiphany

Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Memtrust

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Epiphany if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Memtrust if your workspace requires Knowledge & Memory integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Epiphany when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Epiphany Details

Choose Memtrust when:

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

Explore Memtrust Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	E Epiphany Knowledge & Memory	M Memtrust Knowledge & Memory
Summary	One private, local memory your AI tools share. Cross-model, on-device, never lose a session.	Independent, reproducible benchmark harness for agent-memory backends.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Epiphany Tools (0)

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

Memtrust 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).

Epiphany Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "epiphany": {
      "url": "https://modelcontextprotocol.io"
    }
  }
}

Memtrust Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Epiphany is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Memtrust belongs to Knowledge & Memory using local stdio subprocess. Select Epiphany when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and Memtrust when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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