What is the key difference between Local Memory and Agentmem?

Local Memory belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Agentmem belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Local Memory or Agentmem 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 Local Memory and Agentmem free or paid?

Local Memory operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Agentmem operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Local Memory lists 0 tools with 0 views and 13 GitHub stars. Agentmem lists 0 tools with 0 views and 4 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Local Memory and Agentmem 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

Local Memory vs Agentmem

In-depth architectural comparison of the Local Memory and Agentmem 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

Local Memory

Databases · Local stdio

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

Agentmem

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Local Memory if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Agentmem if your workspace requires Databases integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Local Memory when:

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

Explore Local Memory Details

Choose Agentmem when:

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

Explore Agentmem Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	L Local Memory Databases	A Agentmem Databases
Summary	Persistent local AI memory. SQLite + FTS5 + vector search, knowledge graph. No cloud, no API keys.	Lightweight persistent memory for AI agents. Hybrid search. 16 tools. One SQLite file.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Local Memory Tools (0)

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

Agentmem 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).

Local Memory Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "local-memory": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@studiomeyer/local-memory-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Agentmem Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agentmem": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "agentmem-lite"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Local Memory is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Agentmem belongs to Databases using local stdio subprocess. Select Local Memory when you need capabilities focused on databases and Agentmem when you require tools for databases.

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