--- title: "edit-mind vs cortex-memory" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/iliashad-edit-mind-vs-skullfire07-cortex-memory" tools: ["iliashad-edit-mind", "skullfire07-cortex-memory"] --- # edit-mind vs cortex-memory *GraphCanon updated Aug 1, 2026* ## Verdict Pick edit-mind if edit-mind offers a local-first approach to indexing video libraries with advanced computer vision techniques, allowing for semantic search through natural language queries; pick cortex-memory if cortex-memory is a TypeScript-based tool with an MIT license that provides persistent memory capabilities for Claude Code, Cursor & Cline through a VSCode extension and CLI. [edit-mind](https://edit-mind.com) reports 1.8k GitHub stars, 121 forks, and 15 open issues, last pushed Jun 30, 2026. [cortex-memory](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=cortex-dev.cortex-ai-memory) has 7 stars, 1 forks, and 0 open issues, last pushed Mar 25, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [edit-mind's repository](https://github.com/IliasHad/edit-mind) and [cortex-memory's repository](https://github.com/SKULLFIRE07/cortex-memory). | | [edit-mind](/tools/iliashad-edit-mind.md) | [cortex-memory](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Local-first Video Knowledge Base with multi-modal analysis for video indexing and semantic search | Persistent AI memory for Claude Code, Cursor & Cline with a VSCode extension and CLI. | | Stars | 1,764 | 7 | | Forks | 121 | 1 | | Open issues | 15 | 0 | | Language | TypeScript | TypeScript | | Adopt for | Edit-mind offers a local-first approach to indexing video libraries with advanced computer vision techniques, allowing for semantic search through natural language queries. | cortex-memory is a TypeScript-based tool with an MIT license that provides persistent memory capabilities for Claude Code, Cursor & Cline through a VSCode extension and CLI. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Utilizes a specific license named the Edit Mind License, which is documented in the LICENSE.md file. Further details on this licensing must refer to the repository documentation. | MIT | | Categories | Computer Vision, Data & Retrieval | Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [edit-mind](/tools/iliashad-edit-mind.md) | [cortex-memory](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Steady (60%) | Slowing (36%) | | Days since push | 31d | 128d | | Open issues (now) | 15 | 0 | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/iliashad-edit-mind/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: edit-mind - **Requirements:** Necessitates Docker for running all components within containers.; Needs manual configuration of Docker file sharing on macOS and Windows systems. - **Adopt for:** Edit-mind offers a local-first approach to indexing video libraries with advanced computer vision techniques, allowing for semantic search through natural language queries. - **License detail:** Utilizes a specific license named the Edit Mind License, which is documented in the LICENSE.md file. Further details on this licensing must refer to the repository documentation. ## Decision facts: cortex-memory - **Pricing:** freemium - Being open-source under the MIT license, cortex-memory is free for use, although specific pricing around value-added services or enterprise support are not detailed in the provided repository content. - **Adopt for:** cortex-memory is a TypeScript-based tool with an MIT license that provides persistent memory capabilities for Claude Code, Cursor & Cline through a VSCode extension and CLI. ## Choose when ### Choose edit-mind if… - License: edit-mind is Other, cortex-memory is MIT. - Requirements: Necessitates Docker for running all components within containers.; Needs manual configuration of Docker file sharing on macOS and Windows systems.. - Tags unique to edit-mind: computer-vision, face-recognition, ml, self-hosted. - Also covers Computer Vision. - edit-mind ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - The environment requires self-hosted operations without dependence on external servers or APIs. ### Choose cortex-memory if… - License: cortex-memory is MIT, edit-mind is Other. - Pricing: Being open-source under the MIT license, cortex-memory is free for use, although specific pricing around value-added services or enterprise support are not detailed in the provided repository content.. - Tags unique to cortex-memory: ai-coding-assistant, ai-memory, claude-code, cline. - Also covers Developer Tools. - If you are working extensively with Claude Code, Cursor & Cline and want to automatically capture decisions, patterns, and context across sessions without configuration. ## When NOT to use edit-mind - The use case requires cloud-based video services or collaborative tools across different locations which a self-hosted solution does not support. - If integration with an existing third-party AI infrastructure is necessary, edit-mind might fall short due to its independence and lack of out-of-the-box integrations. - This tool may not be suitable for users who prefer preconfigured solutions that do not require managing Docker environments or configuring media file sharing. ## When NOT to use cortex-memory - If you prefer not using tools that integrate deeply with specific AI platforms like Claude Code, which may limit its usefulness in environments where multiple or different platforms are used. - In scenarios where custom configuration is required, as cortex-memory emphasizes zero-config setup which might not be adaptable to highly customized workflows. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between edit-mind and cortex-memory? edit-mind: Local-first Video Knowledge Base with multi-modal analysis for video indexing and semantic search. cortex-memory: Persistent AI memory for Claude Code, Cursor & Cline with a VSCode extension and CLI.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose edit-mind over cortex-memory? Choose edit-mind over cortex-memory when License: edit-mind is Other, cortex-memory is MIT; Requirements: Necessitates Docker for running all components within containers.; Needs manual configuration of Docker file sharing on macOS and Windows systems.; Tags unique to edit-mind: computer-vision, face-recognition, ml, self-hosted; Also covers Computer Vision; edit-mind ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; The environment requires self-hosted operations without dependence on external servers or APIs. ### When should I choose cortex-memory over edit-mind? Choose cortex-memory over edit-mind when License: cortex-memory is MIT, edit-mind is Other; Pricing: Being open-source under the MIT license, cortex-memory is free for use, although specific pricing around value-added services or enterprise support are not detailed in the provided repository content.; Tags unique to cortex-memory: ai-coding-assistant, ai-memory, claude-code, cline; Also covers Developer Tools; If you are working extensively with Claude Code, Cursor & Cline and want to automatically capture decisions, patterns, and context across sessions without configuration. ### When should I avoid edit-mind? The use case requires cloud-based video services or collaborative tools across different locations which a self-hosted solution does not support. If integration with an existing third-party AI infrastructure is necessary, edit-mind might fall short due to its independence and lack of out-of-the-box integrations. This tool may not be suitable for users who prefer preconfigured solutions that do not require managing Docker environments or configuring media file sharing. ### When should I avoid cortex-memory? If you prefer not using tools that integrate deeply with specific AI platforms like Claude Code, which may limit its usefulness in environments where multiple or different platforms are used. In scenarios where custom configuration is required, as cortex-memory emphasizes zero-config setup which might not be adaptable to highly customized workflows. ### Is edit-mind or cortex-memory more popular on GitHub? edit-mind has more GitHub stars (1,764 vs 7). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are edit-mind and cortex-memory open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (edit-mind: Other, cortex-memory: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to edit-mind or cortex-memory? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [edit-mind alternatives](/tools/iliashad-edit-mind/alternatives) and [cortex-memory alternatives](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory/alternatives) ([edit-mind markdown twin](/tools/iliashad-edit-mind/alternatives.md), [cortex-memory markdown twin](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory/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/iliashad-edit-mind-vs-skullfire07-cortex-memory.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, edit-mind or cortex-memory? edit-mind: Steady. cortex-memory: 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 edit-mind and cortex-memory? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [edit-mind trust report](/tools/iliashad-edit-mind/trust); [cortex-memory trust report](/tools/skullfire07-cortex-memory/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=iliashad-edit-mind`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=iliashad-edit-mind) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_