What is the key difference between Memory Pulse and Logbook?

Memory Pulse belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Logbook belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Memory Pulse or Logbook 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 Pulse and Logbook free or paid?

Memory Pulse operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Logbook operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Memory Pulse lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Logbook lists 0 tools with 0 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Memory Pulse and Logbook 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

Memory Pulse vs Logbook

In-depth architectural comparison of the Memory Pulse and Logbook 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 Pulse

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Logbook

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

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

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

Choose Logbook 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 Logbook Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Memory Pulse Knowledge & Memory	L Logbook Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Causal project memory for agents - corrections surface first; the ledger is a local file you own.	Local Git-history memory for coding agents: reverts, suppressions, hotspots, and annotations.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Memory Pulse Tools (0)

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

Logbook 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).

Memory Pulse Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Logbook Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "logbook": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@promptwheel/logbook"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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