bgg-mcp vs memory
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
bgg-mcp by kkjdaniel | memory by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 40 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 45 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | gamesSearchAI / LLM Tools | Knowledge GraphAI / LLM ToolsProductivity |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Last commit | 1 mo ago | this month |
bgg-mcp · Summary
BGG MCP provides BoardGameGeek API access through MCP with tools for searching, collections, pricing, and recommendations.
memory · Summary
An MCP server implementing persistent memory using a local knowledge graph for AI models to remember user information across chats.
bgg-mcp · Use cases
- Board game enthusiasts researching game details and prices
- Users analyzing their game collections and finding trading opportunities
- Game masters seeking recommendations similar to specific titles
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
bgg-mcp · Install
Installation
Docker (Recommended)
"bgg": {
"command": "docker",
"args": ["run", "-i", "--rm",
"-e", "BGG_API_KEY",
"-e", "BGG_USERNAME",
"kdaniel/bgg-mcp"
],
"env": {
"BGG_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here",
"BGG_USERNAME": "your_bgg_username"
}
}Manual Setup
- Install Go from [go.dev/doc/install](https://go.dev/doc/install)
- Build the application:
make build- Add to your MCP config:
"bgg": {
"command": "path/to/build/bgg-mcp",
"args": ["-mode", "stdio"]
}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"]
}
}
}