What is the key difference between Memograph and Naumu?

Memograph belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Naumu belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Memograph or Naumu 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 Memograph and Naumu free or paid?

Memograph operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Naumu operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Memograph lists 39 tools with 2 views and 4 GitHub stars. Naumu lists 52 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Memograph and Naumu 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

Memograph vs Naumu

In-depth architectural comparison of the Memograph and Naumu 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

Memograph

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Naumu

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Memograph if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Naumu 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 Memograph 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).
Primary tools included: search_vault, create_memory, query_with_context.

Explore Memograph Details

Choose Naumu 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).
You have access to required keys: NAUMU_API_KEY, NAUMU_API_URL.
Primary tools included: naumu_list_graphs, naumu_create_graph, naumu_list_members.

Explore Naumu Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Memograph Knowledge & Memory	Naumu Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Graph-based memory system for LLMs with knowledge graphs and semantic search	Search, extend, and act on your team's Naumu knowledge graph: notes, threads, and nodes.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Memograph Tools (39)

search_vault

Search memories in the MemoGraph vault using semantic or keyword search

create_memory

Create a new memory in the MemoGraph vault

query_with_context

Retrieve relevant context from the vault for a question. If LLM provider is configured, can optionally generate an answer. Otherwise, returns context for the client's LLM to use.

get_vault_info

Get information about the currently configured MemoGraph vault (path, name, configuration). Use this when you need to know which vault is being used.

get_vault_stats

Get statistics about the currently configured MemoGraph vault (memory counts, types, tags)

list_memories

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).

Memograph Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "memograph": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "memograph",
        "memograph-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Naumu Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "naumu": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "-p",
        "@naumu/mcp",
        "naumu-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NAUMU_API_KEY": "YOUR_NAUMU_API_KEY_HERE",
        "NAUMU_API_URL": "YOUR_NAUMU_API_URL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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