atlas-mcp-server vs memory
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
atlas-mcp-server by cyanheads | memory by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 475 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 48 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | Knowledge GraphProductivityDeveloper Tools | Knowledge GraphAI / LLM ToolsProductivity |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | 10 mo ago | this month |
atlas-mcp-server · Summary
A Neo4j-powered MCP server implementing three-tier project/task/knowledge management for LLM agents with deep research capabilities.
memory · Summary
An MCP server implementing persistent memory using a local knowledge graph for AI models to remember user information across chats.
atlas-mcp-server · Use cases
- Managing complex multi-agent workflows with project, task, and knowledge components
- Research and development teams tracking project dependencies and knowledge bases
- LLM applications that need structured task management with relationship tracking
memory · Use cases
- Personalizing AI assistant interactions by remembering user preferences, history, and relationships
- Building context-aware chat applications that maintain conversation history
- Creating knowledge bases that persist across AI model sessions
atlas-mcp-server · Install
Installation
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/cyanheads/atlas-mcp-server.git
cd atlas-mcp-server- Install dependencies:
npm install- Configure Neo4j (start with Docker):
docker-compose up -dUpdate .env with Neo4j connection details.
- Build the project:
npm run buildClaude Desktop Configuration
Add to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"atlas": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"NEO4J_URI": "bolt://localhost:7687",
"NEO4J_USER": "neo4j",
"NEO4J_PASSWORD": "yourpassword"
}
}
}
}memory · Install
Installation
Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"memory": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Use one-click installation buttons or manually configure in .vscode/mcp.json:
{
"servers": {
"memory": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"
]
}
}
}Docker
{
"mcpServers": {
"memory": {
"command": "docker",
"args": ["run", "-i", "-v", "claude-memory:/app/dist", "--rm", "mcp/memory"]
}
}
}