---
title: "1Panel vs memory-bank-mcp"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/1panel-dev-1panel-vs-alioshr-memory-bank-mcp"
tools: ["1panel-dev-1panel", "alioshr-memory-bank-mcp"]
---

# 1Panel vs memory-bank-mcp

*GraphCanon updated Jul 11, 2026*

## Verdict

Pick 1Panel when 1Panel is primarily Go; memory-bank-mcp is TypeScript; pick memory-bank-mcp when memory-bank-mcp is primarily TypeScript; 1Panel is Go.

[1Panel](https://1panel.pro) reports 36k GitHub stars, 3.2k forks, and 278 open issues, last pushed Jul 10, 2026. [memory-bank-mcp](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@allpepper/memory-bank-mcp) has 913 stars, 84 forks, and 17 open issues, last pushed Aug 20, 2025. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [1Panel's repository](https://github.com/1Panel-dev/1Panel) and [memory-bank-mcp's repository](https://github.com/alioshr/memory-bank-mcp).

| | [1Panel](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel.md) | [memory-bank-mcp](/tools/alioshr-memory-bank-mcp.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | A modern, open-source VPS control panel with native AI agent support | A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for remote memory bank management, inspired by Cline Memory Bank. |
| Stars | 36,174 | 913 |
| Forks | 3,242 | 84 |
| Open issues | 278 | 17 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Adopt for | 1Panel is a distinctive open-source VPS control panel with built-in support for Ollama models and OpenClaw agents, offering comprehensive server management through an intuitive web interface. | - |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Categories | AI Agents, Developer Tools | Developer Tools |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [1Panel](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel.md) | [memory-bank-mcp](/tools/alioshr-memory-bank-mcp.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Slowing (36%) |
| Days since push | 1d | 325d |
| Open issues (now) | 278 | 17 |
| Owner type | Organization | User |
| Security scan | No lockfile | No MCP manifest |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/alioshr-memory-bank-mcp/trust.md) |

## Decision facts: 1Panel

- **Requirements:** Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky)
- **Adopt for:** 1Panel is a distinctive open-source VPS control panel with built-in support for Ollama models and OpenClaw agents, offering comprehensive server management through an intuitive web interface.

## Choose when

### Choose 1Panel if…

- 1Panel is primarily Go; memory-bank-mcp is TypeScript.
- License: 1Panel is GPL-3.0, memory-bank-mcp is MIT.
- Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky).
- Tags unique to 1Panel: agent, docker, linux, ollama.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- - You require native support for running Ollama models directly through your VPS control panel.

### Choose memory-bank-mcp if…

- memory-bank-mcp is primarily TypeScript; 1Panel is Go.
- License: memory-bank-mcp is MIT, 1Panel is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to memory-bank-mcp: antrophic, claude, cline, cline-memory-bank.

## When NOT to use 1Panel

- - If you do not need or want the specific features of Ollama models and OpenClaw agents support and prefer a more generalized VPS management platform.
- - For environments where existing tools already sufficiently manage your server stacks without requiring integration of AI agent functionalities.

## When NOT to use memory-bank-mcp

- Last GitHub push was 326 days ago (slowing maintenance, Aug 20, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on memory-bank-mcp.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.

## Common questions

### What is the difference between 1Panel and memory-bank-mcp?

1Panel: A modern, open-source VPS control panel with native AI agent support. memory-bank-mcp: A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for remote memory bank management, inspired by Cline Memory Bank.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose 1Panel over memory-bank-mcp?

Choose 1Panel over memory-bank-mcp when 1Panel is primarily Go; memory-bank-mcp is TypeScript; License: 1Panel is GPL-3.0, memory-bank-mcp is MIT; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Linux VPS required (Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS / Rocky); Tags unique to 1Panel: agent, docker, linux, ollama; Also covers AI Agents; - You require native support for running Ollama models directly through your VPS control panel.

### When should I choose memory-bank-mcp over 1Panel?

Choose memory-bank-mcp over 1Panel when memory-bank-mcp is primarily TypeScript; 1Panel is Go; License: memory-bank-mcp is MIT, 1Panel is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to memory-bank-mcp: antrophic, claude, cline, cline-memory-bank.

### When should I avoid 1Panel?

- If you do not need or want the specific features of Ollama models and OpenClaw agents support and prefer a more generalized VPS management platform. - For environments where existing tools already sufficiently manage your server stacks without requiring integration of AI agent functionalities.

### When should I avoid memory-bank-mcp?

Last GitHub push was 326 days ago (slowing maintenance, Aug 20, 2025). Validate activity before betting a new project on memory-bank-mcp. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.

### Is 1Panel or memory-bank-mcp more popular on GitHub?

1Panel has more GitHub stars (36,174 vs 913). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are 1Panel and memory-bank-mcp open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (1Panel: GPL-3.0, memory-bank-mcp: MIT).

### Where can I find alternatives to 1Panel or memory-bank-mcp?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [1Panel alternatives](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel/alternatives) and [memory-bank-mcp alternatives](/tools/alioshr-memory-bank-mcp/alternatives) ([1Panel markdown twin](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel/alternatives.md), [memory-bank-mcp markdown twin](/tools/alioshr-memory-bank-mcp/alternatives.md)), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.

### Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?

Yes. The markdown twin at [this comparison](/compare/1panel-dev-1panel-vs-alioshr-memory-bank-mcp.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, 1Panel or memory-bank-mcp?

1Panel: Very active. memory-bank-mcp: Slowing. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.

### Where are the full trust reports for 1Panel and memory-bank-mcp?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [1Panel trust report](/tools/1panel-dev-1panel/trust); [memory-bank-mcp trust report](/tools/alioshr-memory-bank-mcp/trust).

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=1panel-dev-1panel`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=1panel-dev-1panel)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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