Instinct vs Claude Engram

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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SummarySelf-learning memory for AI coding agents. Observes tool sequences, user preferences, and recurring fixes; confidence-based promotion (hits ≥5 → mature, ≥10 → rule) so agents stop repeating mistakes without explicit instruction. SQLite-backed, project-aware, zero external deps. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Goose, Codex. Published on PyPI as instinct-mcp and registered in the MCP Registry.Persistent memory and session intelligence for Claude Code. Auto-tracks mistakes, decisions, and context via hooks. Mines session history for patterns and cross-session search. Loop detection, pre-edit warnings, context compaction survival. Runs locally with Ollama.
Quality signal24/100 (Emerging)27/100 (Emerging)
Install pathnpx · lowpip · high
Engagement 0 0 0 7 0 0 16
ToolsNot listed yetNot listed yet
Verified / officialNoNo
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