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

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

How do I install Mirror Memory MCP Server or Codebase Memory 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 Codebase Memory MCP free or paid?

Mirror Memory MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Codebase Memory MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mirror Memory MCP Server lists 4 tools with 2 views and 0 GitHub stars. Codebase Memory MCP lists 17 tools with 7 views and 43,832 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mirror Memory MCP Server and Codebase Memory 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 Codebase Memory MCP

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

Codebase Memory MCP

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 73/100 (Great) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mirror Memory MCP Server if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Codebase Memory 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 Codebase Memory MCP 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: index_repository, search_graph, query_graph.

Explore Codebase Memory MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mirror Memory MCP Server Knowledge & Memory	Codebase Memory MCP DeusData Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Personal knowledge base MCP server with semantic search, auto-categorization, metadata extraction	Code-intelligence engine that indexes a repo into a persistent knowledge graph — functions, classes, call chains, HTTP routes, cross-service links. 159 languages via tree-sitter + Hybrid LSP, sub-ms structural queries, 99% fewer tokens than grep. Single static binary, zero dependencies, 100% local. npx codebase-memory-mcp
Category & Scope

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.

Codebase Memory MCP Tools (17)

index_repository

Index a repository. full/moderate add semantics; fast omits them; cross-repo-intelligence links services. Reports coverage gaps.

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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Codebase Memory MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deusdata-codebase-memory-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "codebase-memory-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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