What is the key difference between Mirror Memory MCP Server and A Mem MCP?

Mirror Memory MCP Server belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while A Mem MCP belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mirror Memory MCP Server or A Mem 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 Mirror Memory MCP Server and A Mem MCP free or paid?

Mirror Memory MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). A Mem MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mirror Memory MCP Server lists 4 tools with 2 views and 0 GitHub stars. A Mem MCP lists 8 tools with 4 views and 35 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mirror Memory MCP Server and A Mem 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

Mirror Memory MCP Server vs A Mem MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mirror Memory MCP Server and A Mem 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

Mirror Memory MCP Server

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

A Mem MCP

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mirror Memory MCP Server if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose A Mem MCP 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 Mirror Memory MCP Server 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_memories, store_memory, list_categories.

Explore Mirror Memory MCP Server Details

Choose A Mem MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: LLM_BACKEND, LLM_MODEL, OPENAI_API_KEY, OPENROUTER_API_KEY, EMBEDDING_MODEL, CHROMA_DB_PATH, EVO_THRESHOLD.
Primary tools included: add_memory_note, search_memories, search_memories_agentic.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mirror Memory MCP Server Knowledge & Memory	A Mem MCP Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Personal knowledge base MCP server with semantic search, auto-categorization, metadata extraction	Self-evolving memory system for AI agents
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mirror Memory MCP Server Tools (4)

search_memories

Semantic similarity search across your memories. Use specific terms from the user's question for best results.

store_memory

Save a new thought or piece of information. Auto-categorized via AI, auto-extracts people, topics, action items, and dates.

list_categories

List all available memory categories (Ideas, Tasks, Notes, People, Work, etc.).

get_recent_memories

Retrieve your most recently stored memories.

A Mem MCP Tools (8)

add_memory_note

Store new knowledge (async, returns immediately)

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).

Mirror Memory MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mirror-memory-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mirror-memory-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

A Mem MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "a-mem-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "a-mem"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LLM_BACKEND": "YOUR_LLM_BACKEND_HERE",
        "LLM_MODEL": "YOUR_LLM_MODEL_HERE",
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "YOUR_OPENAI_API_KEY_HERE",
        "OPENROUTER_API_KEY": "YOUR_OPENROUTER_API_KEY_HERE",
        "EMBEDDING_MODEL": "YOUR_EMBEDDING_MODEL_HERE",
        "CHROMA_DB_PATH": "YOUR_CHROMA_DB_PATH_HERE",
        "EVO_THRESHOLD": "YOUR_EVO_THRESHOLD_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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