What is the key difference between Mneme Memory and Skillmem?

Mneme Memory belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Skillmem belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mneme Memory or Skillmem 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 Mneme Memory and Skillmem free or paid?

Mneme Memory operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Skillmem operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mneme Memory lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Skillmem lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mneme Memory and Skillmem 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

Mneme Memory vs Skillmem

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mneme Memory and Skillmem 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

Mneme Memory

Databases · Local stdio

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

Skillmem

Databases · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Mneme Memory if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Skillmem 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 Mneme Memory 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 Mneme Memory Details

Choose Skillmem 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 Skillmem Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mneme Memory Databases	S Skillmem Databases
Summary	Cross-session memory for AI coding agents via six tools; local-first SQLite store.	Skill memory for coding agents: learn, recall, reinforce, decay. Local SQLite, no API key.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mneme Memory Tools (0)

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

Skillmem 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).

Mneme Memory Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Skillmem Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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