memory vs mcp-local-rag
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
memory by modelcontextprotocol | mcp-local-rag by nkapila6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 125 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 47 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | Knowledge GraphAI / LLM ToolsProductivity | SearchAI / LLM Toolsprivacy |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Last commit | this month | this month |
memory · Summary
An MCP server implementing persistent memory using a local knowledge graph for AI models to remember user information across chats.
mcp-local-rag · Summary
Local RAG web search MCP server with 9+ search backends and no API keys required.
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
mcp-local-rag · Use cases
- Recent information retrieval for questions about current events
- Technical documentation research across multiple sources
- Privacy-conscious web search without tracking
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"]
}
}
}mcp-local-rag · Install
Installation
**Using Docker (recommended)**
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-local-rag": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"--rm",
"-i",
"--init",
"-e",
"DOCKER_CONTAINER=true",
"ghcr.io/nkapila6/mcp-local-rag:v1.0.2"
]
}
}
}**Using uvx**
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-local-rag":{
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"--python=3.10",
"--from",
"git+https://github.com/nkapila6/mcp-local-rag",
"mcp-local-rag"
]
}
}
}