Comparison
memory-bank-mcp vs mcp-server-elasticsearch
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 mcp-server-elasticsearch if a Rust-based Elasticsearch server component designed for integration into systems requiring robust vector database functionality.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | memory-bank-mcp | mcp-server-elasticsearch |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (340d since push) As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of 3d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization 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
- mcp-server-elasticsearch
- Elasticsearch-based MCP server implementation in Rust
Stars
- memory-bank-mcp
- 915
- mcp-server-elasticsearch
- 705
Forks
- memory-bank-mcp
- 84
- mcp-server-elasticsearch
- 146
Open issues
- memory-bank-mcp
- 17
- mcp-server-elasticsearch
- 15
Language
- memory-bank-mcp
- TypeScript
- mcp-server-elasticsearch
- Rust
Adopt for
- memory-bank-mcp
- memory-bank-mcp is an MCP server implementation enabling remote memory bank management inspired by Cline Memory Bank.
- mcp-server-elasticsearch
- A Rust-based Elasticsearch server component designed for integration into systems requiring robust vector database functionality.
Persona
- memory-bank-mcp
- -
- mcp-server-elasticsearch
- -
Runtime
- memory-bank-mcp
- -
- mcp-server-elasticsearch
- -
License
- memory-bank-mcp
- MIT
- mcp-server-elasticsearch
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- memory-bank-mcp
- Aug 20, 2025
- mcp-server-elasticsearch
- Aug 20, 2026
Categories
- memory-bank-mcp
- Vector Databases
- mcp-server-elasticsearch
- Vector Databases
Trust and health
Maintenance
- memory-bank-mcp
- Slowing (36%)
- mcp-server-elasticsearch
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- memory-bank-mcp
- 340d
- mcp-server-elasticsearch
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- memory-bank-mcp
- 17
- mcp-server-elasticsearch
- 15
Stars delta
- memory-bank-mcp
- Unknown
- mcp-server-elasticsearch
- +8 (30d)
Open issues delta
- memory-bank-mcp
- Unknown
- mcp-server-elasticsearch
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- memory-bank-mcp
- User
- mcp-server-elasticsearch
- Organization
Full report
- memory-bank-mcp
- Trust report
- mcp-server-elasticsearch
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Claude Desktop · memory-bank-mcp: Works with Claude Desktop · mcp-server-elasticsearch: Works with Claude Desktop
Choose memory-bank-mcp if…
- memory-bank-mcp is primarily TypeScript; mcp-server-elasticsearch is Rust.
- License: memory-bank-mcp is MIT, mcp-server-elasticsearch is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to memory-bank-mcp: antrophic, claude, cline, cline-memory-bank.
- 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 mcp-server-elasticsearch if…
- mcp-server-elasticsearch is primarily Rust; memory-bank-mcp is TypeScript.
- License: mcp-server-elasticsearch is Apache-2.0, memory-bank-mcp is MIT.
- Tags unique to mcp-server-elasticsearch: elasticsearch, mcp, rust.
- - When your project is built with Rust and requires a specialized Elasticsearch server for efficient handling of vector databases, making it easier to integrate with existing Rust codebases.
When NOT to use mcp-server-elasticsearch
- - It may not be suitable if your project is not developed in Rust since leveraging its full benefits requires a native, tightly integrated environment to function effectively.
- - Avoid this tool if you are looking for a more generalized Elasticsearch setup that might offer broader compatibility with various languages and 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 (elastic/mcp-server-elasticsearch) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- GitHub forks (elastic/mcp-server-elasticsearch) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- Last push (elastic/mcp-server-elasticsearch) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: memory-bank-mcp 915 · mcp-server-elasticsearch 705 (synced Jul 27, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between memory-bank-mcp and mcp-server-elasticsearch?
- memory-bank-mcp: A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for remote memory bank management. mcp-server-elasticsearch: Elasticsearch-based MCP server implementation in Rust. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose memory-bank-mcp over mcp-server-elasticsearch?
- Choose memory-bank-mcp over mcp-server-elasticsearch when memory-bank-mcp is primarily TypeScript; mcp-server-elasticsearch is Rust; License: memory-bank-mcp is MIT, mcp-server-elasticsearch is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to memory-bank-mcp: antrophic, claude, cline, cline-memory-bank; 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 mcp-server-elasticsearch over memory-bank-mcp?
- Choose mcp-server-elasticsearch over memory-bank-mcp when mcp-server-elasticsearch is primarily Rust; memory-bank-mcp is TypeScript; License: mcp-server-elasticsearch is Apache-2.0, memory-bank-mcp is MIT; Tags unique to mcp-server-elasticsearch: elasticsearch, mcp, rust; - When your project is built with Rust and requires a specialized Elasticsearch server for efficient handling of vector databases, making it easier to integrate with existing Rust codebases.
- 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 mcp-server-elasticsearch?
- - It may not be suitable if your project is not developed in Rust since leveraging its full benefits requires a native, tightly integrated environment to function effectively. - Avoid this tool if you are looking for a more generalized Elasticsearch setup that might offer broader compatibility with various languages and frameworks.
- Is memory-bank-mcp or mcp-server-elasticsearch more popular on GitHub?
- memory-bank-mcp has more GitHub stars (915 vs 705). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are memory-bank-mcp and mcp-server-elasticsearch open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (memory-bank-mcp: MIT, mcp-server-elasticsearch: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to memory-bank-mcp or mcp-server-elasticsearch?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at memory-bank-mcp alternatives and mcp-server-elasticsearch alternatives (memory-bank-mcp markdown twin, mcp-server-elasticsearch 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 mcp-server-elasticsearch?
- memory-bank-mcp: Slowing. mcp-server-elasticsearch: 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 mcp-server-elasticsearch?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: memory-bank-mcp trust report; mcp-server-elasticsearch trust report.