What is the key difference between Mnemo Mcp and Lean Memory?

Mnemo Mcp belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Lean Memory belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mnemo Mcp or Lean Memory 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 Lean Memory free or paid?

Mnemo Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Lean Memory operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mnemo Mcp lists 6 tools with 2 views and 10 GitHub stars. Lean Memory lists 6 tools with 2 views and 47 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mnemo Mcp and Lean Memory 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.

How do I install Mnemo Mcp or Lean Memory in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Mnemo Mcp and Lean Memory free to use, or do they require API keys?

Mnemo Mcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Lean Memory operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Mnemo Mcp and Lean Memory at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both n24q02m-mnemo-mcp and wuesteon-lean-memory as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Mnemo Mcp has a Quality Score of 49 /100 ( Fair ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 10 GitHub stars. Lean Memory holds a Quality Score of 51 /100 ( Good ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 47 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mnemo Mcp vs Lean Memory

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mnemo Mcp and Lean Memory 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: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Lean Memory

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mnemo Mcp if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Lean Memory 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: Hybrid search combining SQLite FTS5 and semantic embeddings, Built-in Qwen3 text embedding model, Encrypted sync across machines using rclone with Passport bundles.

Explore Mnemo Mcp Details

Choose Lean Memory 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: LM_DATA_ROOT, ANTHROPIC_API_KEY.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mnemo Mcp n24q02m Knowledge & Memory	Lean Memory Wuesteon 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.	Embedded, local-first agent memory in a single SQLite file per namespace (vec0 + FTS5 hybrid retrieval). ADD-only history queryable as-of any past time; offline sleep-time maintenance stages dedupe/summarize/evict proposals a human reviews. No Docker, no server, no cloud key. pip install 'lean-memory[mcp]'
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mnemo Mcp Tools (6)

Hybrid search combining SQLite FTS5 and semantic embeddings

Built-in Qwen3 text embedding model

Encrypted sync across machines using rclone with Passport bundles

Temporal decay and importance-based memory archiving

Multi-provider LLM dispatch and plugin support

Open source with no usage limits or cloud dependencies

Lean Memory Tools (6)

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": [
        "mnemo-mcp"
      ],
      "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"
      }
    }
  }
}

Lean Memory Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wuesteon-lean-memory": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "lean-memory"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LM_DATA_ROOT": "YOUR_LM_DATA_ROOT_HERE",
        "ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "YOUR_ANTHROPIC_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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