What is the key difference between Memento and Audrey?

Memento belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Audrey belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Memento or Audrey 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 Memento and Audrey free or paid?

Memento operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Audrey operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Memento lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Audrey lists 0 tools with 0 views and 25 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Memento and Audrey 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 Memento or Audrey 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 Memento and Audrey free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both memento and audrey 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, Memento has a Quality Score of 25 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Audrey holds a Quality Score of 44 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 25 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Memento vs Audrey

In-depth architectural comparison of the Memento and Audrey 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

Memento

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 25/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Audrey

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

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

Choose Audrey 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 Audrey Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Memento Knowledge & Memory	A Audrey Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Local-first, LLM-agnostic memory layer for AI assistants.	Local-first biological memory for coding agents: recall, consolidation, and pre-action Guard checks.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Memento Tools (0)

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

Audrey 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).

Memento Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Audrey Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "audrey": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "audrey-memory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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