What is the key difference between Local Memory and Vector DB MCP?

Local Memory belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Vector DB MCP belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Local Memory or Vector DB MCP 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 Vector DB MCP free or paid?

Local Memory operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Vector DB MCP 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. Vector DB MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Local Memory and Vector DB MCP 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 Vector DB MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Local Memory and Vector DB MCP 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

Vector DB MCP

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 31/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Local Memory if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Vector DB MCP 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 Vector DB MCP 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 Vector DB MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	L Local Memory Databases	Vector DB MCP Databases
Summary	Persistent local AI memory. SQLite + FTS5 + vector search, knowledge graph. No cloud, no API keys.	Assembly-accelerated DuckDB MCP server for code search, indexing, and symbol lookup.
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.

Vector DB MCP 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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Vector DB MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vector-db-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "vector-db-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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