What is the key difference between Mnemo MCP and Vestige?

Mnemo MCP belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Vestige belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mnemo MCP or Vestige 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 Mnemo MCP and Vestige free or paid?

Mnemo MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Vestige operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mnemo MCP lists 3 tools with 2 views and 11 GitHub stars. Vestige lists 6 tools with 2 views and 624 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mnemo MCP and Vestige 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

Mnemo MCP vs Vestige

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mnemo MCP and Vestige 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

Mnemo MCP

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Vestige

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mnemo MCP if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Vestige 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 Mnemo 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).
You have access to required keys: MNEMO_MCP_RCLONE_REMOTE, MNEMO_MCP_SYNC_PASSPORT_KEY, MNEMO_MCP_DB_PATH, MNEMO_MCP_LOG_LEVEL.
Primary tools included: config, help, config__open_relay.

Explore Mnemo MCP Details

Choose Vestige 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: Local SQLite storage with no cloud dependency, FSRS-6 spaced repetition scheduling for memory fading, Contradiction detection with claim_contradicts_memory status.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mnemo MCP n24q02m Knowledge & Memory	Vestige samvallad33 Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Persistent AI memory with SQLite hybrid search (FTS5 + semantic). Built-in Qwen3 embedding, rclone sync across machines. Zero config, no cloud, no limits.	Local-first cognitive memory for AI agents. FSRS-6 scheduling, smart ingest, SQLite storage, portable sync, embedded dashboard, and optional Cognitive Sandwich hooks for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and other MCP clients.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mnemo MCP Tools (3)

config

Server status, trigger sync, update settings, pre-download embedding model, authenticate sync provider, manage HTTP setup form lifecycle, passport export/import

help

Full documentation for any tool

config__open_relay

Open the zero-config relay setup form (registered via mcp-core)

Vestige Tools (6)

Local SQLite storage with no cloud dependency

FSRS-6 spaced repetition scheduling for memory fading

Contradiction detection with claim_contradicts_memory status

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).

Mnemo MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "n24q02m-mnemo-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "invocation"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MNEMO_MCP_RCLONE_REMOTE": "YOUR_MNEMO_MCP_RCLONE_REMOTE_HERE",
        "MNEMO_MCP_SYNC_PASSPORT_KEY": "YOUR_MNEMO_MCP_SYNC_PASSPORT_KEY_HERE",
        "MNEMO_MCP_DB_PATH": "YOUR_MNEMO_MCP_DB_PATH_HERE",
        "MNEMO_MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "YOUR_MNEMO_MCP_LOG_LEVEL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Vestige Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "samvallad33-vestige": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "samvallad33-vestige"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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