What is the key difference between Synap Memory and Zerm?

Synap Memory belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Zerm belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Synap Memory or Zerm 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 Synap Memory and Zerm free or paid?

Synap Memory operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Zerm operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Synap Memory lists 0 tools with 0 views and 60 GitHub stars. Zerm lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Synap Memory and Zerm 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 Synap Memory or Zerm 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 Synap Memory and Zerm free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both synap-memory and zerm 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, Synap Memory has a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 60 GitHub stars. Zerm holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Synap Memory vs Zerm

In-depth architectural comparison of the Synap Memory and Zerm 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

Synap Memory

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Zerm

Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Synap Memory if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Zerm if your workspace requires Knowledge & Memory integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Synap Memory 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 Synap Memory Details

Choose Zerm when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Zerm Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Synap Memory Knowledge & Memory	Z Zerm Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Persistent memory for AI agents — log and recall conversation context over MCP.	Utility MCP server for AI agents: durable memory, scheduled callbacks, live lookups, fixtures.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Synap Memory Tools (0)

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

Zerm 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).

Synap Memory Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "synap-memory": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "maximem-synap"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Zerm Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zerm": {
      "url": "https://zerm.dev"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Synap Memory is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Zerm belongs to Knowledge & Memory using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Synap Memory when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and Zerm when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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