What is the key difference between Knowledge Base and Memstack?

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

How do I install Knowledge Base or Memstack 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 Knowledge Base and Memstack free or paid?

Knowledge Base operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Memstack operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Knowledge Base lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Memstack lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Knowledge Base and Memstack 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

Knowledge Base vs Memstack

In-depth architectural comparison of the Knowledge Base and Memstack 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

Knowledge Base

Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Memstack

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 35/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Knowledge Base if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Memstack 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 Knowledge Base 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 Knowledge Base Details

Choose Memstack 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 Memstack Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	K Knowledge Base Knowledge & Memory	Memstack Knowledge & Memory
Summary	A searchable knowledge base your assistant reads and writes.	MCP server for persistent, searchable memory for AI agents.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Knowledge Base Tools (0)

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

Memstack 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).

Knowledge Base Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "knowledge-base": {
      "url": "https://b77.ai/apps/knowledge-base"
    }
  }
}

Memstack Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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