Side-by-side comparison of two Model Context Protocol servers — install paths, tools, quality signals, and directory engagement so you can pick the right one for Claude, Cursor, and other MCP clients.
MCP server for Mendeley reference manager. Search your library, browse folders, get document metadata, search the global catalog, and add papers to your collection.
Local-first persistent memory for AI agents. SQLite + local embeddings (all-MiniLM-L6-v2), hybrid semantic + FTS5 recall, secret detection, and contradiction handling. 6 MCP tools (remember, recall, forget, feedback, context, status) over stdio. Zero cloud, no API keys, fully offline. Works with Claude Desktop/Code, Cursor, and Windsurf. npm install -g @hbarefoot/engram
Quality signal
51/100 (Fair)
53/100 (Fair)
Install path
npx · high
npx · high
Engagement
0 0 0 32
0 0 0 7
Tools
Library search with metadata and citation textFolder and document management (add, update, delete, organize)Global catalog search and DOI lookupAccess PDF highlights, notes, and attached filesBibTeX export for documents and folders
Local SQLite database with all-MiniLM-L6-v2 embeddingsHybrid semantic and FTS5 full-text search recallAutomatic secret detection on every write operationSix MCP-native tools: remember, recall, forget, feedback, context, statusFully offline operation with zero external dependenciesIn-process integration with no separate server or IPC overhead
