What is the key difference between Naumu and Shodh Memory?

Naumu belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Shodh Memory belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Naumu or Shodh 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 Naumu and Shodh Memory free or paid?

Naumu operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Shodh Memory operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Naumu lists 52 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Shodh Memory lists 38 tools with 4 views and 303 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Naumu and Shodh 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Naumu vs Shodh Memory

In-depth architectural comparison of the Naumu and Shodh 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

Naumu

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Shodh Memory

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 69/100 (Great) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Naumu if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Shodh 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 Naumu 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: NAUMU_API_KEY, NAUMU_API_URL.
Primary tools included: naumu_list_graphs, naumu_create_graph, naumu_list_members.

Explore Naumu Details

Choose Shodh 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).
Primary tools included: remember, recall, recall_by_tags.

Explore Shodh Memory Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Naumu Knowledge & Memory	Shodh Memory varun29ankuS Knowledge & Memory
Summary
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Naumu Tools (52)

naumu_list_graphs

List every space (graph) the key can access, with ids, names, and roles

naumu_create_graph

Create a new, empty space owned by the authenticated user

naumu_list_members

List a space's members with their roles

naumu_whoami

Return who the calling key is (user, or bot identity with its graph and allowed tools)

naumu_get_schema

Get a space's schema (node types, attributes, connections)

naumu_update_schema

Replace the schema with a full new definition

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).

Naumu Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "naumu": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "-p",
        "@naumu/mcp",
        "naumu-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NAUMU_API_KEY": "YOUR_NAUMU_API_KEY_HERE",
        "NAUMU_API_URL": "YOUR_NAUMU_API_URL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Shodh Memory Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "varun29ankus-shodh-memory": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@shodh/memory-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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