What is the key difference between Rmbr and Total Recall?

Rmbr belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Total Recall belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Rmbr or Total Recall 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 Rmbr and Total Recall free or paid?

Rmbr operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Total Recall operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Rmbr lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Total Recall lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Rmbr and Total Recall 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 Rmbr or Total Recall 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 Rmbr and Total Recall free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both rmbr and total-recall 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, Rmbr has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Total Recall holds a Quality Score of 28 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Rmbr vs Total Recall

In-depth architectural comparison of the Rmbr and Total Recall 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

Rmbr

Databases · Local stdio

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

Total Recall

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 28/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Rmbr if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Total Recall 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 Rmbr 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 Rmbr Details

Choose Total Recall 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 Total Recall Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	R Rmbr Databases	T Total Recall Databases
Summary	Embedded, local-first memory and retrieval for AI agents. One SQLite file, no server, no API key.	Persistent, verified, cross-session memory for AI agents. 26 tools. SQLite + sync.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Rmbr Tools (0)

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

Total Recall 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).

Rmbr Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Total Recall Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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