iai-mcp vs everything
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
iai-mcp by CodeAbra | everything by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 120 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 49 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | Developer ToolsAI / LLM ToolsProductivity | Developer ToolsAI / LLM ToolsOther |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | this month |
iai-mcp · Summary
IAI-MCP is a high-performance memory system for AI coding assistants that implements MCP protocol to provide long-term memory.
everything · Summary
Official MCP test server exercising all protocol features for client builders.
iai-mcp · Use cases
- Enhancing long-term context in coding sessions
- Maintaining continuity across multiple development sessions
- Automatically recalling previously discussed technical decisions
- Personalizing AI assistant interaction style over time
everything · Use cases
- Testing MCP client implementations against all protocol features
- Learning MCP protocol capabilities through a reference server
- Validating client compatibility with different transport methods
iai-mcp · Install
Installation
- Clone and install:
git clone https://github.com/CodeAbra/iai-mcp.git
cd iai-mcp
bash scripts/install.sh- Install capture and recall hooks:
iai-mcp capture-hooks install- Connect MCP host (Claude Code):
claude mcp add iai-mcp -- node "$(pwd)/mcp-wrapper/dist/index.js"For Claude Desktop, add to config:
{
"mcpServers": {
"iai-mcp": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/iai-mcp/mcp-wrapper/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}everything · Install
NPX (recommended)
{
"mcpServers": {
"everything": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-everything"]
}
}
}On Windows, use cmd /c:
{
"mcpServers": {
"everything": {
"command": "cmd",
"args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-everything"]
}
}
}Docker
{
"mcpServers": {
"everything": {
"command": "docker",
"args": ["run", "-i", "--rm", "mcp/everything"]
}
}
}Global install
npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-everything@latest
npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-everything