Hive vs Basic Memory

Side-by-side comparison of two Model Context Protocol servers — install paths, tools, quality signals, and directory engagement so you can pick the right one for Claude, Cursor, and other MCP clients.

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Hive
mlorentedev
🧠 Knowledge & Memory
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Basic Memory
basicmachines-co
🧠 Knowledge & Memory
SummaryOn-demand Obsidian vault access via MCP. Adaptive context loading (67-82% token savings), full-text and ranked search, health checks, auto git commit, and worker delegation to cheaper models. 10 tools, works with any MCP client.Persistent, local-first AI memory: a semantic knowledge graph of plain Markdown files that humans and LLMs both read and write. Works with any MCP client, with optional cloud sync and team workspaces.
Quality signal21/100 (Emerging)32/100 (Emerging)
Install pathnpx · lownpx · low
Engagement 0 0 0 2 0 0 3,545
ToolsNot listed yetNot listed yet
Verified / officialNoNo
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