What is the key difference between Palace and CPersona?

Palace belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while CPersona belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Palace or CPersona 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 Palace and CPersona free or paid?

Palace operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). CPersona operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Palace lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. CPersona lists 0 tools with 0 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Palace and CPersona 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 Palace or CPersona 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 Palace and CPersona free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both palace and cpersona 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, Palace has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. CPersona holds a Quality Score of 41 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 3 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Palace vs CPersona

In-depth architectural comparison of the Palace and CPersona 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

Palace

Databases · Local stdio

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

CPersona

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Palace if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose CPersona if your workspace requires Databases integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Palace when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Palace Details

Choose CPersona when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore CPersona Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	P Palace Databases	C CPersona Databases
Summary	Local-first memory for coding agents — MCP server, single SQLite file, local embeddings	Persistent AI memory in one SQLite file: 3-layer hybrid search, confidence scoring, 29 tools.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Palace Tools (0)

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

CPersona 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).

Palace Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

CPersona Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cpersona": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "cpersona"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Palace is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, CPersona belongs to Databases using local stdio subprocess. Select Palace when you need capabilities focused on databases and CPersona when you require tools for databases.

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