Comparison
memory-bank-mcp vs arcade-mcp
Verdict
Pick memory-bank-mcp if memory-bank-mcp is an MCP server implementation enabling remote memory bank management inspired by Cline Memory Bank; pick arcade-mcp if arcade-MCP is an MCP Server Framework and Tool Development Library specifically built for incorporating custom capabilities into AI agents using the Model Context Protocol.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | memory-bank-mcp | arcade-mcp |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (340d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 4w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- memory-bank-mcp
- A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for remote memory bank management
- arcade-mcp
- MCP Server Framework and Tool Development Library for Custom Agent Capabilities
Stars
- memory-bank-mcp
- 915
- arcade-mcp
- 981
Forks
- memory-bank-mcp
- 84
- arcade-mcp
- 101
Open issues
- memory-bank-mcp
- 17
- arcade-mcp
- 16
Language
- memory-bank-mcp
- TypeScript
- arcade-mcp
- Python
Adopt for
- memory-bank-mcp
- memory-bank-mcp is an MCP server implementation enabling remote memory bank management inspired by Cline Memory Bank.
- arcade-mcp
- Arcade-MCP is an MCP Server Framework and Tool Development Library specifically built for incorporating custom capabilities into AI agents using the Model Context Protocol.
Persona
- memory-bank-mcp
- -
- arcade-mcp
- -
Runtime
- memory-bank-mcp
- -
- arcade-mcp
- -
License
- memory-bank-mcp
- MIT
- arcade-mcp
- MIT
Last pushed
- memory-bank-mcp
- Aug 20, 2025
- arcade-mcp
- Jul 26, 2026
Categories
- memory-bank-mcp
- Vector Databases
- arcade-mcp
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Maintenance
- memory-bank-mcp
- Slowing (36%)
- arcade-mcp
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- memory-bank-mcp
- 340d
- arcade-mcp
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- memory-bank-mcp
- 17
- arcade-mcp
- 16
Owner type
- memory-bank-mcp
- User
- arcade-mcp
- Organization
Full report
- memory-bank-mcp
- Trust report
- arcade-mcp
- Trust report
Choose memory-bank-mcp if…
- memory-bank-mcp is primarily TypeScript; arcade-mcp is Python.
- Tags unique to memory-bank-mcp: antrophic, claude, cline, cline-memory-bank.
- Also covers Vector Databases.
- memory-bank-mcp ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- memory-bank-mcp ships an MCP server manifest.
- When your application requires a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that supports remote management of a memory bank, with inspiration from the Cline Memory Bank architecture.
When NOT to use memory-bank-mcp
- Avoid usage if your project's primary language is not compatible with or does not benefit from TypeScript, which memory-bank-mcp uses.
- If your application framework is incompatible with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that this tool implements, then it should be avoided as it may cause undue integration challenges.
Choose arcade-mcp if…
- arcade-mcp is primarily Python; memory-bank-mcp is TypeScript.
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM.
- Tags unique to arcade-mcp: ai, arcade-ai, mcp-framework, python.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- When you need to build detailed, custom interactions between your AI agent and a structured environment that requires specific context management capabilities through the MCP protocol.
When NOT to use arcade-mcp
- If your project does not involve interaction with an environment that relies on the Model Context Protocol for its core functionality, Arcade-MCP may offer unnecessary complexity.
- When working in environments where direct support and integration of tools are crucial, arcade-mcp might have less support compared to more mainstream AI agent frameworks.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (alioshr/memory-bank-mcp) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- GitHub forks (alioshr/memory-bank-mcp) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Last push (alioshr/memory-bank-mcp) · observed Aug 20, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (ArcadeAI/arcade-mcp) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- GitHub forks (ArcadeAI/arcade-mcp) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Last push (ArcadeAI/arcade-mcp) · observed Jul 26, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 27, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: memory-bank-mcp 915 · arcade-mcp 981 (synced Jul 27, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between memory-bank-mcp and arcade-mcp?
- memory-bank-mcp: A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for remote memory bank management. arcade-mcp: MCP Server Framework and Tool Development Library for Custom Agent Capabilities. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose memory-bank-mcp over arcade-mcp?
- Choose memory-bank-mcp over arcade-mcp when memory-bank-mcp is primarily TypeScript; arcade-mcp is Python; Tags unique to memory-bank-mcp: antrophic, claude, cline, cline-memory-bank; Also covers Vector Databases; memory-bank-mcp ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; memory-bank-mcp ships an MCP server manifest; When your application requires a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that supports remote management of a memory bank, with inspiration from the Cline Memory Bank architecture.
- When should I choose arcade-mcp over memory-bank-mcp?
- Choose arcade-mcp over memory-bank-mcp when arcade-mcp is primarily Python; memory-bank-mcp is TypeScript; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Tags unique to arcade-mcp: ai, arcade-ai, mcp-framework, python; Also covers AI Agents; When you need to build detailed, custom interactions between your AI agent and a structured environment that requires specific context management capabilities through the MCP protocol.
- When should I avoid memory-bank-mcp?
- Avoid usage if your project's primary language is not compatible with or does not benefit from TypeScript, which memory-bank-mcp uses. If your application framework is incompatible with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that this tool implements, then it should be avoided as it may cause undue integration challenges.
- When should I avoid arcade-mcp?
- If your project does not involve interaction with an environment that relies on the Model Context Protocol for its core functionality, Arcade-MCP may offer unnecessary complexity. When working in environments where direct support and integration of tools are crucial, arcade-mcp might have less support compared to more mainstream AI agent frameworks.
- Is memory-bank-mcp or arcade-mcp more popular on GitHub?
- arcade-mcp has more GitHub stars (981 vs 915). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are memory-bank-mcp and arcade-mcp open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (memory-bank-mcp: MIT, arcade-mcp: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to memory-bank-mcp or arcade-mcp?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at memory-bank-mcp alternatives and arcade-mcp alternatives (memory-bank-mcp markdown twin, arcade-mcp markdown twin), 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 mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, memory-bank-mcp or arcade-mcp?
- memory-bank-mcp: Slowing. arcade-mcp: Very active. 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 memory-bank-mcp and arcade-mcp?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: memory-bank-mcp trust report; arcade-mcp trust report.