memory vs mcp-gitlab-server

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	memory by modelcontextprotocol	mcp-gitlab-server by yoda-digital
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Language	TypeScript	TypeScript
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memory · Summary

An MCP server implementing persistent memory using a local knowledge graph for AI models to remember user information across chats.

mcp-gitlab-server · Summary

Production-ready GitLab MCP server with 86 tools, full API coverage, multiple auth modes and transports.

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-gitlab-server · Use cases

Enable AI assistants to manage GitLab repositories, create issues and merge requests
Automate CI/CD pipeline management through AI agents
Provide GitLab access to team members through MCP-compatible clients without direct API access

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-gitlab-server · Install

Installation

Using npm (for Claude Desktop, Cursor, Zed)

Add to your client's MCP configuration (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gitlab": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@yoda.digital/gitlab-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "GITLAB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "glpat-…",
        "GITLAB_API_URL": "https://gitlab.com/api/v4"
      }
    }
  }
}

Using Docker (remote deployment)

docker run --rm -p 3000:3000 \
  -e HOST=0.0.0.0 \
  -e AUTH_MODE=oauth \
  -e USE_STREAMABLE_HTTP=true \
  ghcr.io/yoda-digital/mcp-gitlab-server:latest

Using Helm (Kubernetes)

helm install gitlab-mcp oci://ghcr.io/yoda-digital/charts/gitlab-mcp

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