What is the key difference between Octobrain and Neuromcp?

Octobrain belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Neuromcp belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Octobrain or Neuromcp 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 Neuromcp free or paid?

Octobrain operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Neuromcp 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. Neuromcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

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

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Octobrain vs Neuromcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Octobrain and Neuromcp 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

Neuromcp

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Octobrain if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Neuromcp 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 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 Neuromcp 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 Neuromcp Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	O Octobrain Knowledge & Memory	N Neuromcp Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Persistent memory for AI assistants with semantic search and knowledge graph relationships.	Semantic memory for AI agents with hybrid search, knowledge graph, and consolidation
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.

Neuromcp 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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Neuromcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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