External Memory vs GitHub
Side-by-side comparison of two Model Context Protocol servers. Pick the right one for Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or Cursor.
Persistent, searchable semantic memory for LLMs with namespace and tag support.
Comparison
| Feature | External Memory | GitHub |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Installs | — | 15 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Verified | — | |
| Hosted | — | Hosted |
| Tools | — | 5 |
| Category | development | development |
| Author | daedalus | GitHub |
| Repo | daedalus/mcp-external-memory | github/github-mcp-server |
When to pick External Memory
Persistent, searchable semantic memory for LLMs with namespace and tag support.
When to pick GitHub
Full GitHub access from Claude. Browse repos, read PRs, open issues, check CI runs, review diffs — without switching tabs.
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