Verdict Summary: Choose Synapse Layer — Continuous Consciousness Infrastructure if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Scrivener MCP if your workspace requires Knowledge & Memory integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.
Persistent zero-knowledge memory for AI agents. AES-256-GCM encryption, PII redaction.
Connect Scrivener 3 writing projects to Claude and other AI assistants. 47 tools for document management, writing analysis, semantic search, character/plot memory, and content enhancement. Progressive skill loading, relationship engine with HMS triplets, and JS fallback for offline semantic search. npm i -g scrivener-mcp
Synapse Layer — Continuous Consciousness Infrastructure is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Scrivener MCP belongs to Knowledge & Memory using local stdio subprocess. Select Synapse Layer — Continuous Consciousness Infrastructure when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and Scrivener MCP when you require tools for knowledge & memory.