Engram vs Context7

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.

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Engram
HBarefoot
🧠 Knowledge & Memory
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Context7
upstash
🧠 Knowledge & Memory
SummaryLocal-first persistent memory for AI agents. SQLite + local embeddings (all-MiniLM-L6-v2), hybrid semantic + FTS5 recall, secret detection, and contradiction handling. 6 MCP tools (remember, recall, forget, feedback, context, status) over stdio. Zero cloud, no API keys, fully offline. Works with Claude Desktop/Code, Cursor, and Windsurf. npm install -g @hbarefoot/engramUp-to-date code documentation for LLMs and AI code editors.
Quality signal53/100 (Fair)37/100 (Emerging)
Install pathnpx · highnpx · high
Engagement 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 60,240
ToolsLocal SQLite database with all-MiniLM-L6-v2 embeddingsHybrid semantic and FTS5 full-text search recallAutomatic secret detection on every write operationSix MCP-native tools: remember, recall, forget, feedback, context, statusFully offline operation with zero external dependenciesIn-process integration with no separate server or IPC overheadVersion-specific documentation retrievalLibrary name resolution to Context7-compatible IDsCLI commands for searching libraries and fetching docsMCP server tools for native documentation accessSupports OAuth authentication and API key usage for higher rate limits
Verified / officialNoNo
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