github-mcp-server vs memory
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
github-mcp-server by github | memory by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 29,881 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 64 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | GitHubDeveloper ToolsProductivity | Knowledge GraphAI / LLM ToolsProductivity |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | this month |
github-mcp-server · Summary
GitHub's official MCP Server connects AI tools to GitHub's platform for repository management, issue automation, and code analysis.
memory · Summary
An MCP server implementing persistent memory using a local knowledge graph for AI models to remember user information across chats.
github-mcp-server · Use cases
- Browse and analyze code repositories from within AI assistants
- Automate creation and management of GitHub issues and pull requests
- Monitor and analyze CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions workflows
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
github-mcp-server · Install
Installation Options
Remote Installation (Recommended)
Add to your MCP host configuration (e.g., VS Code 1.101+):
{
"servers": {
"github": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/"
}
}
}For Claude Desktop, add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"github": {
"command": "http",
"args": ["https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/"]
}
}
}Local Installation
Using Docker:
docker run -i --rm -e GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN=your_token ghcr.io/github/github-mcp-serverOr install from source after cloning the repository.
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"]
}
}
}