What is the key difference between Limpet and Repomemory?

Limpet belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Repomemory belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Limpet or Repomemory 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 Limpet and Repomemory free or paid?

Limpet operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Repomemory operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Limpet lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Repomemory lists 0 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Limpet and Repomemory 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 Limpet or Repomemory 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 Limpet and Repomemory free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both limpet and repomemory 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, Limpet has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Repomemory holds a Quality Score of 37 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 2 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Limpet vs Repomemory

In-depth architectural comparison of the Limpet and Repomemory 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

Limpet

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

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

Repomemory

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Limpet if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Repomemory 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 Limpet 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 Limpet Details

Choose Repomemory 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 Repomemory Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	L Limpet Knowledge & Memory	R Repomemory Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Persistent engineering memory for AI coding agents. Survives refactors, knows when it is stale.	Persistent memory for AI coding agents. Hybrid search, auto-session capture, context routing.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Limpet Tools (0)

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

Repomemory 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).

Limpet Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Repomemory Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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