What is the key difference between Octobrain and Brainbox?

Octobrain belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Brainbox belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Octobrain or Brainbox 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 Octobrain and Brainbox free or paid?

Octobrain operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Brainbox operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Octobrain lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Brainbox lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Octobrain and Brainbox 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 Octobrain or Brainbox 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 Octobrain and Brainbox free to use, or do they require API keys?

Octobrain is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Brainbox 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 Octobrain and Brainbox at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both octobrain and brainbox 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, Octobrain has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Brainbox holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Octobrain vs Brainbox

In-depth architectural comparison of the Octobrain and Brainbox 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

Octobrain

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

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

Brainbox

Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Octobrain if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Brainbox if your workspace requires Knowledge & Memory integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Octobrain 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).

Explore Octobrain Details

Choose Brainbox when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Brainbox Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	O Octobrain Knowledge & Memory	B Brainbox Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Persistent memory for AI assistants with semantic search and knowledge graph relationships.	Persistent, portable memory for AI assistants — your private memory graph, from any MCP client.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Octobrain Tools (0)

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

Brainbox 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).

Octobrain Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Brainbox Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "brainbox": {
      "url": "https://brainbox.thexi.dev"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Octobrain is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Brainbox belongs to Knowledge & Memory using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Octobrain when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and Brainbox when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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