memory vs mcp-obsidian
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
memory by modelcontextprotocol | mcp-obsidian by Piotr1215 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 22 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 42 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | Knowledge GraphAI / LLM ToolsProductivity | File SystemKnowledge GraphProductivity |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Last commit | this month | 3 mo ago |
memory · Summary
An MCP server implementing persistent memory using a local knowledge graph for AI models to remember user information across chats.
mcp-obsidian · Summary
An MCP server for secure, direct access to Obsidian vaults without the Obsidian app.
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-obsidian · Use cases
- Accessing and searching Obsidian notes from AI assistants without opening the Obsidian app
- Building automated knowledge management workflows that interact with Obsidian vaults
- Creating AI agents that can navigate and understand the structure of Obsidian-based knowledge graphs
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-obsidian · Install
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Add to Claude Desktop
claude mcp add obsidian -s user -- node /path/to/mcp-obsidian/src/index.js /path/to/your/vaultConfiguration in Claude Desktop's config file (e.g., ~/.claude.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"obsidian": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/mcp-obsidian/src/index.js", "/path/to/your/vault"]
}
}
}