Comparison
memory-bank-mcp vs memory-os
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 memory-os if memory-OS is a memory operating system tailored for Hermes Agent, focusing on local-first, self-hosted persistent storage and seamless integration with any LLM provider using Qdrant as the vector database.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | memory-bank-mcp | memory-os |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (340d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Steady (72d since push) As of 3d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 3d · 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
- memory-os
- A 7-layer memory operating system for Hermes Agent with persistent memory and context injection
Stars
- memory-bank-mcp
- 915
- memory-os
- 1.3k
Forks
- memory-bank-mcp
- 84
- memory-os
- 124
Open issues
- memory-bank-mcp
- 17
- memory-os
- 9
Language
- memory-bank-mcp
- TypeScript
- memory-os
- Python
Adopt for
- memory-bank-mcp
- memory-bank-mcp is an MCP server implementation enabling remote memory bank management inspired by Cline Memory Bank.
- memory-os
- Memory-OS is a memory operating system tailored for Hermes Agent, focusing on local-first, self-hosted persistent storage and seamless integration with any LLM provider using Qdrant as the vector database.
Persona
- memory-bank-mcp
- -
- memory-os
- -
Runtime
- memory-bank-mcp
- -
- memory-os
- -
License
- memory-bank-mcp
- MIT
- memory-os
- MIT
Last pushed
- memory-bank-mcp
- Aug 20, 2025
- memory-os
- Jun 10, 2026
Categories
- memory-bank-mcp
- Vector Databases
- memory-os
- AI Agents, Vector Databases
Trust and health
Maintenance
- memory-bank-mcp
- Slowing (36%)
- memory-os
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- memory-bank-mcp
- 340d
- memory-os
- 72d
Open issues (now)
- memory-bank-mcp
- 17
- memory-os
- 9
Stars delta
- memory-bank-mcp
- Unknown
- memory-os
- +41 (30d)
Open issues delta
- memory-bank-mcp
- Unknown
- memory-os
- +2 (30d)
Full report
- memory-bank-mcp
- Trust report
- memory-os
- Trust report
Choose memory-bank-mcp if…
- memory-bank-mcp is primarily TypeScript; memory-os is Python.
- Tags unique to memory-bank-mcp: antrophic, claude, cline, cline-memory-bank.
- 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 memory-os if…
- memory-os is primarily Python; memory-bank-mcp is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to memory-os: ai-memory, context-injection, docker, ground-truth.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- - You are working with Hermes Agent and require a sophisticated memory management solution that operates locally.
When NOT to use memory-os
- - If you are looking for a completely cloud-managed service without any local setup or maintenance needs.
- - Your use case does not align with Hermes Agent; Memory-OS is specifically designed to complement this agent's functions and won't provide the same benefits when used independently.
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 (ClaudioDrews/memory-os) · observed Aug 21, 2026
- GitHub forks (ClaudioDrews/memory-os) · observed Aug 21, 2026
- Last push (ClaudioDrews/memory-os) · observed Jun 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 21, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: memory-bank-mcp 915 · memory-os 1.3k (synced Jul 27, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between memory-bank-mcp and memory-os?
- memory-bank-mcp: A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for remote memory bank management. memory-os: A 7-layer memory operating system for Hermes Agent with persistent memory and context injection. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose memory-bank-mcp over memory-os?
- Choose memory-bank-mcp over memory-os when memory-bank-mcp is primarily TypeScript; memory-os is Python; Tags unique to memory-bank-mcp: antrophic, claude, cline, cline-memory-bank; 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 memory-os over memory-bank-mcp?
- Choose memory-os over memory-bank-mcp when memory-os is primarily Python; memory-bank-mcp is TypeScript; Tags unique to memory-os: ai-memory, context-injection, docker, ground-truth; Also covers AI Agents; - You are working with Hermes Agent and require a sophisticated memory management solution that operates locally.
- 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 memory-os?
- - If you are looking for a completely cloud-managed service without any local setup or maintenance needs. - Your use case does not align with Hermes Agent; Memory-OS is specifically designed to complement this agent's functions and won't provide the same benefits when used independently.
- Is memory-bank-mcp or memory-os more popular on GitHub?
- memory-os has more GitHub stars (1,332 vs 915). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are memory-bank-mcp and memory-os open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (memory-bank-mcp: MIT, memory-os: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to memory-bank-mcp or memory-os?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at memory-bank-mcp alternatives and memory-os alternatives (memory-bank-mcp markdown twin, memory-os 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 memory-os?
- memory-bank-mcp: Slowing. memory-os: Steady. 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 memory-os?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: memory-bank-mcp trust report; memory-os trust report.