Comparison
codebase-memory-mcp vs apple-docs-mcp
Verdict
Pick codebase-memory-mcp if codebase-memory-mcp excels at indexing codebases into a persistent knowledge graph with support for 158 languages, sub-ms query times, and minimal token use, delivered as a single static binary; pick apple-docs-mcp if enables search through Apple iOS/macOS/SwiftUI/UIKit documentation and WWDC videos, integrating with AI assistants.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | codebase-memory-mcp | apple-docs-mcp |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (187d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · 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
- codebase-memory-mcp
- High-performance code intelligence MCP server indexing codebases into a persistent knowledge graph quickly
- apple-docs-mcp
- MCP server for Apple Developer Documentation enabling search through iOS/macOS/SwiftUI/UIKit docs and WWDC videos
Stars
- codebase-memory-mcp
- 44k
- apple-docs-mcp
- 1.4k
Forks
- codebase-memory-mcp
- 3.6k
- apple-docs-mcp
- 66
Open issues
- codebase-memory-mcp
- 597
- apple-docs-mcp
- 14
Language
- codebase-memory-mcp
- C
- apple-docs-mcp
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- codebase-memory-mcp
- codebase-memory-mcp excels at indexing codebases into a persistent knowledge graph with support for 158 languages, sub-ms query times, and minimal token use, delivered as a single static binary.
- apple-docs-mcp
- Enables search through Apple iOS/macOS/SwiftUI/UIKit documentation and WWDC videos, integrating with AI assistants.
Persona
- codebase-memory-mcp
- -
- apple-docs-mcp
- -
Runtime
- codebase-memory-mcp
- -
- apple-docs-mcp
- -
License
- codebase-memory-mcp
- MIT
- apple-docs-mcp
- MIT
Last pushed
- codebase-memory-mcp
- Sep 20, 2026
- apple-docs-mcp
- Mar 17, 2026
Categories
- codebase-memory-mcp
- Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools
- apple-docs-mcp
- Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Maintenance
- codebase-memory-mcp
- Very active (96%)
- apple-docs-mcp
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- codebase-memory-mcp
- 0d
- apple-docs-mcp
- 187d
Open issues (now)
- codebase-memory-mcp
- 597
- apple-docs-mcp
- 14
Stars delta
- codebase-memory-mcp
- +8.5k (30d)
- apple-docs-mcp
- +34 (30d)
Open issues delta
- codebase-memory-mcp
- +249 (30d)
- apple-docs-mcp
- -1 (30d)
Full report
- codebase-memory-mcp
- Trust report
- apple-docs-mcp
- Trust report
Choose codebase-memory-mcp if…
- codebase-memory-mcp is primarily C; apple-docs-mcp is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to codebase-memory-mcp: aider, ast, code-analysis, code-intelligence.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- When needing rapid codebase indexing into a knowledge graph with low latency queries
When NOT to use codebase-memory-mcp
- If you demand extensive interactive graphical UI features beyond its command-line interface capabilities
- When your project prioritizes a dynamic runtime environment over static binaries
Choose apple-docs-mcp if…
- apple-docs-mcp is primarily TypeScript; codebase-memory-mcp is C.
- Tags unique to apple-docs-mcp: ai-assistant, api-documentation, apple-developer-docs-mcp, apple-developer-documentation.
- apple-docs-mcp ships an MCP server manifest.
- When developing for Swift/Objective-C needing access to extensive official Apple documentation directly integrated with Claude or Cursor.
When NOT to use apple-docs-mcp
- If your development does not rely on Claude or Cursor AI integration, this tool might not offer unique benefits over general documentation search tools.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (DeusData/codebase-memory-mcp) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (DeusData/codebase-memory-mcp) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (DeusData/codebase-memory-mcp) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (kimsungwhee/apple-docs-mcp) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (kimsungwhee/apple-docs-mcp) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (kimsungwhee/apple-docs-mcp) · observed Mar 17, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: codebase-memory-mcp 44k · apple-docs-mcp 1.4k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between codebase-memory-mcp and apple-docs-mcp?
- codebase-memory-mcp: High-performance code intelligence MCP server indexing codebases into a persistent knowledge graph quickly. apple-docs-mcp: MCP server for Apple Developer Documentation enabling search through iOS/macOS/SwiftUI/UIKit docs and WWDC videos. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose codebase-memory-mcp over apple-docs-mcp?
- Choose codebase-memory-mcp over apple-docs-mcp when codebase-memory-mcp is primarily C; apple-docs-mcp is TypeScript; Tags unique to codebase-memory-mcp: aider, ast, code-analysis, code-intelligence; Also covers Developer Tools; When needing rapid codebase indexing into a knowledge graph with low latency queries.
- When should I choose apple-docs-mcp over codebase-memory-mcp?
- Choose apple-docs-mcp over codebase-memory-mcp when apple-docs-mcp is primarily TypeScript; codebase-memory-mcp is C; Tags unique to apple-docs-mcp: ai-assistant, api-documentation, apple-developer-docs-mcp, apple-developer-documentation; apple-docs-mcp ships an MCP server manifest; When developing for Swift/Objective-C needing access to extensive official Apple documentation directly integrated with Claude or Cursor.
- When should I avoid codebase-memory-mcp?
- If you demand extensive interactive graphical UI features beyond its command-line interface capabilities When your project prioritizes a dynamic runtime environment over static binaries
- When should I avoid apple-docs-mcp?
- If your development does not rely on Claude or Cursor AI integration, this tool might not offer unique benefits over general documentation search tools.
- Is codebase-memory-mcp or apple-docs-mcp more popular on GitHub?
- codebase-memory-mcp has more GitHub stars (43,838 vs 1,380). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are codebase-memory-mcp and apple-docs-mcp open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (codebase-memory-mcp: MIT, apple-docs-mcp: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to codebase-memory-mcp or apple-docs-mcp?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at codebase-memory-mcp alternatives and apple-docs-mcp alternatives (codebase-memory-mcp markdown twin, apple-docs-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, codebase-memory-mcp or apple-docs-mcp?
- codebase-memory-mcp: Very active. apple-docs-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 codebase-memory-mcp and apple-docs-mcp?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: codebase-memory-mcp trust report; apple-docs-mcp trust report.