What is the key difference between Kage and Emulo?

Kage belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Emulo belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Kage or Emulo 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 Kage and Emulo free or paid?

Kage operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Emulo operates under a Freemium model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Kage lists 6 tools with 3 views and 31 GitHub stars. Emulo lists 6 tools with 3 views and 274 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Kage and Emulo 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

Kage vs Emulo

In-depth architectural comparison of the Kage and Emulo 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

Kage

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Emulo

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Kage if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Emulo 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 Kage 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).
Primary tools included: Git-native memory packets, Open Knowledge Format bundles, Deterministic citation verification.

Explore Kage Details

Choose Emulo when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Freemium).
Primary tools included: Local mining of session logs from Claude Code, Codex, Copilot CLI, OpenCode, and Google Antigravity, Multi-layer profiles for different task categories, Native loading in Claude Code and Codex agents.

Explore Emulo Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Kage kage-core Knowledge & Memory	Emulo ohad6k Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Verified, git-native memory for coding agents. Memory is plain JSON packets committed in your repo, each checked against the code it cites — hallucinated citations rejected at write, stale or changed memory withheld at recall, plus diff-time stale-catch. Local-only (BM25 + vectors), no account, no API key. npx -y @kage-core/kage-graph-mcp install	Loads your personal profile, mined from your local Claude Code/Codex/OpenCode logs, so your agent works like you instead of a cold start. One tool, loademuloprofile. Run with uvx emulo mcp.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Kage Tools (6)

Git-native memory packets

Open Knowledge Format bundles

Deterministic citation verification

Stale-memory detection and withholding

Local BM25 and vector search

Agent wiring and MCP configuration

Emulo Tools (6)

Local mining of session logs from Claude Code, Codex, Copilot CLI, OpenCode, and Google Antigravity

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).

Kage Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kage-core-kage": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@kage-core/kage-graph-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Emulo Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ohad6k-emulo": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skills"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Kage is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Emulo belongs to Knowledge & Memory using local stdio subprocess. Select Kage when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and Emulo when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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