What is the key difference between Memory Os Cli and MCP Memory?

Memory Os Cli belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while MCP Memory belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Memory Os Cli or MCP 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 Memory Os Cli and MCP Memory free or paid?

Memory Os Cli operates under a Free / Open Source model (other). MCP Memory operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Memory Os Cli lists 20 tools with 2 views and 12 GitHub stars. MCP Memory lists 4 tools with 2 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Memory Os Cli and MCP 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

Memory Os Cli vs MCP Memory

In-depth architectural comparison of the Memory Os Cli and MCP 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

Memory Os Cli

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: other

MCP Memory

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Memory Os Cli if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose MCP 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 Memory Os Cli when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: get_mcp_identity, remember, recall.

Explore Memory Os Cli Details

Choose MCP 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).
Primary tools included: remember, recall, forget.

Explore MCP Memory Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Memory Os Cli yonro Knowledge & Memory	MCP Memory ShipItAndPray Knowledge & Memory
Summary	XMemo is user-owned memory for AI agents over a hosted Streamable HTTP MCP endpoint. Save, search, recall, and manage scoped memories across Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, IDEs, and CLIs. https://xmemo.dev/mcp	Smart memory with exponential decay. Memories strengthen on access and fade when unused — solving the Karpathy problem of unbounded context growth. 7 tools, SQLite-based, zero dependencies.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Memory Os Cli Tools (20)

get_mcp_identity

Check XMemo connection status and the connected account/agent.

remember

Save a memory so it can be recalled in future conversations.

recall

Recall the most relevant saved memories before answering.

recall_context

Read a multi-memory context pack. Requires memory:read and does not change content. Use when many memories need explicit budgets; use recall for lightweight answer or get_project_context for project snapshot. max_items/max_tokens bound rendered output.

memory_stats

Show aggregate statistics for XMemo memories.

update_memory

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).

Memory Os Cli Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "yonro-memory-os-cli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "--package",
        "@xmemo/client@latest",
        "xmemo-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Memory Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shipitandpray-mcp-memory": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-memory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Memory Os Cli is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MCP Memory belongs to Knowledge & Memory using local stdio subprocess. Select Memory Os Cli when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and MCP Memory when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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