Longhand vs Basic Memory

Side-by-side comparison of two Model Context Protocol servers — install paths, tools, quality signals, and directory engagement so you can pick the right one for Claude, Cursor, and other MCP clients.

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Longhand
Wynelson94
🧠 Knowledge & Memory
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Basic Memory
basicmachines-co
🧠 Knowledge & Memory
SummaryPersistent local memory for Claude Code. Indexes every session JSONL verbatim into SQLite + ChromaDB for semantic recall (126ms) across your entire history. Never summarizes, zero API calls, 17 MCP tools including fuzzy recall, deterministic replayfile, and git-aware recallprojectstatus. Published on PyPI as longhand and registered in the MCP Registry.Persistent, local-first AI memory: a semantic knowledge graph of plain Markdown files that humans and LLMs both read and write. Works with any MCP client, with optional cloud sync and team workspaces.
Quality signal27/100 (Emerging)32/100 (Emerging)
Install pathnpx · lownpx · low
Engagement 0 0 0 12 2 0 0 3,545
ToolsNot listed yetNot listed yet
Verified / officialNoNo
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