What is the key difference between YourMemory and Deja Vu?

YourMemory belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Deja Vu belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install YourMemory or Deja Vu 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 YourMemory and Deja Vu free or paid?

YourMemory operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Deja Vu operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

YourMemory lists 6 tools with 1 views and 262 GitHub stars. Deja Vu lists 6 tools with 1 views and 609 GitHub stars.

Can I use both YourMemory and Deja Vu 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 YourMemory or Deja Vu 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 YourMemory and Deja Vu free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both sachitrafa-yourmemory and vshulcz-deja-vu 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, YourMemory has a Quality Score of 48 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 262 GitHub stars. Deja Vu holds a Quality Score of 53 /100 ( Good ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 609 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

YourMemory vs Deja Vu

In-depth architectural comparison of the YourMemory and Deja Vu 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

YourMemory

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Deja Vu

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose YourMemory if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Deja Vu 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 YourMemory 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).
Primary tools included: Ebbinghaus forgetting-curve memory decay and pruning, Hybrid retrieval combining BM25, vector embeddings, and entity graph, Consolidation of related facts into summaries to reduce bloat.

Explore YourMemory Details

Choose Deja Vu 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).
Primary tools included: Zero-dependency single binary, fully local operation, Search 3.5 GB of session history in ~1.5 ms, Supports multiple coding agents via MCP protocol.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	YourMemory sachitrafa Knowledge & Memory	Deja Vu vshulcz Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Persistent memory for AI agents with Ebbinghaus forgetting-curve decay, hybrid BM25+vector retrieval, and entity graph for multi-hop reasoning. Memories auto-prune by importance and recall rate. Built-in browser dashboard, multi-agent support, and yourmemory ask for zero-API-call local queries. pip install yourmemory	Local memory layer over the session histories coding agents already write (Claude Code, Codex CLI, opencode): lexical search, recall tools, session-start auto-recall, secret redaction at index time, cross-machine sync over SSH.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

YourMemory Tools (6)

Ebbinghaus forgetting-curve memory decay and pruning

Hybrid retrieval combining BM25, vector embeddings, and entity graph

Consolidation of related facts into summaries to reduce bloat

Tamper-evident hash-chained audit trail of memory operations

Role-based team memory pools with privacy controls

Local-first operation with zero API key requirement

Deja Vu Tools (6)

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).

YourMemory Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sachitrafa-yourmemory": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "yourmemory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Deja Vu Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vshulcz-deja-vu": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@vshulcz/deja-vu"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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