What is the key difference between Memory Kernel and Mcp Mongo Server?

Memory Kernel belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Mcp Mongo Server belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Memory Kernel or Mcp Mongo Server 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 Memory Kernel and Mcp Mongo Server free or paid?

Memory Kernel operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mcp Mongo Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Memory Kernel lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Mcp Mongo Server lists 6 tools with 2 views and 281 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Memory Kernel and Mcp Mongo Server 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 Memory Kernel or Mcp Mongo Server 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 Memory Kernel and Mcp Mongo Server free to use, or do they require API keys?

Memory Kernel is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Mcp Mongo Server 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 Memory Kernel and Mcp Mongo Server at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both memory-kernel and kiliczsh-mcp-mongo-server 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, Memory Kernel has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Mcp Mongo Server holds a Quality Score of 47 /100 ( Fair ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 281 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Memory Kernel vs Mcp Mongo Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Memory Kernel and Mcp Mongo Server 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

Memory Kernel

Databases · Local stdio

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

Mcp Mongo Server

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Memory Kernel if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Mcp Mongo Server 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 Memory Kernel 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 Memory Kernel Details

Choose Mcp Mongo Server 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).
You have access to required keys: MCP_MONGODB_URI, MCP_MONGODB_READONLY, MCP_MONGODB_ALLOW_CROSS_DB, MCP_MONGODB_ALLOW_SERVER_JS, MCP_PORT, MCP_HTTP_ALLOWED_ORIGINS, MCP_HTTP_JSON_LIMIT, MCP_HTTP_AUTH_TOKEN.
Primary tools included: Automatic schema inference from document samples, Full query and aggregation pipeline support, Configurable ObjectId conversion modes.

Explore Mcp Mongo Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Memory Kernel Databases	Mcp Mongo Server kiliczsh Databases
Summary	Local-first memory for AI agents: SQLite FTS5, deterministic recall, no vector DB, no cloud.	A Model Context Protocol Server for MongoDB
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Memory Kernel Tools (0)

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

Mcp Mongo Server Tools (6)

Automatic schema inference from document samples

Full query and aggregation pipeline support

Configurable ObjectId conversion modes

Read-only mode blocking all write operations

Progress reporting and cancellation for long operations

Two transport modes: stdio (local) and HTTP (remote)

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).

Memory Kernel Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Mcp Mongo Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kiliczsh-mcp-mongo-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-mongo-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_MONGODB_URI": "YOUR_MCP_MONGODB_URI_HERE",
        "MCP_MONGODB_READONLY": "YOUR_MCP_MONGODB_READONLY_HERE",
        "MCP_MONGODB_ALLOW_CROSS_DB": "YOUR_MCP_MONGODB_ALLOW_CROSS_DB_HERE",
        "MCP_MONGODB_ALLOW_SERVER_JS": "YOUR_MCP_MONGODB_ALLOW_SERVER_JS_HERE",
        "MCP_PORT": "YOUR_MCP_PORT_HERE",
        "MCP_HTTP_ALLOWED_ORIGINS": "YOUR_MCP_HTTP_ALLOWED_ORIGINS_HERE",
        "MCP_HTTP_JSON_LIMIT": "YOUR_MCP_HTTP_JSON_LIMIT_HERE",
        "MCP_HTTP_AUTH_TOKEN": "YOUR_MCP_HTTP_AUTH_TOKEN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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