What is the key difference between Tycana and Memory?

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

How do I install Tycana or Memory 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 Tycana and Memory free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Tycana lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Memory lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Tycana and Memory 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Tycana vs Memory

In-depth architectural comparison of the Tycana and Memory 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

Tycana

Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Memory

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Tycana if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Memory 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 Tycana 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 Tycana Details

Choose 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 Memory Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	T Tycana Knowledge & Memory	M Memory Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Gives your AI assistant persistent memory and intelligence about your work patterns.	Persistent memory for AI coding tools. 11 tools for any MCP-compatible AI tool.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Tycana Tools (0)

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

Memory 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).

Tycana Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tycana": {
      "url": "https://www.tycana.com"
    }
  }
}

Memory Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "memory-7": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@shackleai/memory-mcp@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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