Comparison
claude-mem vs NeuralDeskApp
Verdict
Pick claude-mem when claude-mem is primarily JavaScript; NeuralDeskApp is TypeScript; pick NeuralDeskApp when neuralDeskApp is primarily TypeScript; claude-mem is JavaScript.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | claude-mem | NeuralDeskApp |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Steady (61d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · 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
- claude-mem
- Persistent Context Across Sessions for Every Agent
- NeuralDeskApp
- Versatile Almost Local, Eventually Reasonable Assistant 🔫
Stars
- claude-mem
- 87k
- NeuralDeskApp
- 331
Forks
- claude-mem
- 7.5k
- NeuralDeskApp
- 53
Open issues
- claude-mem
- 252
- NeuralDeskApp
- 20
Language
- claude-mem
- JavaScript
- NeuralDeskApp
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- claude-mem
- claude-mem provides persistent context across sessions, leveraging AI to capture and compress agent activity.
- NeuralDeskApp
- -
Persona
- claude-mem
- -
- NeuralDeskApp
- -
Runtime
- claude-mem
- -
- NeuralDeskApp
- -
License
- claude-mem
- Claude-Mem is distributed under the Apache License 2.0, allowing it to be freely used in a variety of development and production environments while maintaining clear licensing terms.
- NeuralDeskApp
- Other
Last pushed
- claude-mem
- Jul 9, 2026
- NeuralDeskApp
- May 15, 2026
Categories
- claude-mem
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving
- NeuralDeskApp
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- claude-mem
- Very active (96%)
- NeuralDeskApp
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- claude-mem
- 1d
- NeuralDeskApp
- 61d
Open issues (now)
- claude-mem
- 252
- NeuralDeskApp
- 20
Full report
- claude-mem
- Trust report
- NeuralDeskApp
- Trust report
Choose claude-mem if…
- claude-mem is primarily JavaScript; NeuralDeskApp is TypeScript.
- License: claude-mem is Apache-2.0, NeuralDeskApp is Other.
- Requirements: Requires Node.js v20.0.0 or higher.; Must have the latest version of Claude Code with plugin support.; Auto-installs Bun (JavaScript runtime and process manager) if not already present.; Requires uv (Python package for vector search), auto-installation supported..
- Tags unique to claude-mem: ai-agents, ai-memory, chromadb, claude.
- When you require seamless and persistent context continuity between different session interactions with Claude Code or other supported agents.
When NOT to use claude-mem
- When working in environments where Node.js v20.0.0 or higher cannot be installed, as claude-mem requires this version to operate.
- If your specific AI agent or tool does not integrate with the supported frameworks listed (e.g., Claude Code, OpenClaw), making context persistence ineffective for your workflow.
Choose NeuralDeskApp if…
- NeuralDeskApp is primarily TypeScript; claude-mem is JavaScript.
- License: NeuralDeskApp is Other, claude-mem is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to NeuralDeskApp: ai-agent, ai-assistant, cross-platform, desktop-app.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
When NOT to use NeuralDeskApp
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (thedotmack/claude-mem) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (thedotmack/claude-mem) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (thedotmack/claude-mem) · observed Jul 9, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (vakovalskii/NeuralDeskApp) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (vakovalskii/NeuralDeskApp) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (vakovalskii/NeuralDeskApp) · observed May 15, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: claude-mem 87k · NeuralDeskApp 331 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between claude-mem and NeuralDeskApp?
- claude-mem: Persistent Context Across Sessions for Every Agent. NeuralDeskApp: Versatile Almost Local, Eventually Reasonable Assistant 🔫. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose claude-mem over NeuralDeskApp?
- Choose claude-mem over NeuralDeskApp when claude-mem is primarily JavaScript; NeuralDeskApp is TypeScript; License: claude-mem is Apache-2.0, NeuralDeskApp is Other; Requirements: Requires Node.js v20.0.0 or higher.; Must have the latest version of Claude Code with plugin support.; Auto-installs Bun (JavaScript runtime and process manager) if not already present.; Requires uv (Python package for vector search), auto-installation supported.; Tags unique to claude-mem: ai-agents, ai-memory, chromadb, claude; When you require seamless and persistent context continuity between different session interactions with Claude Code or other supported agents.
- When should I choose NeuralDeskApp over claude-mem?
- Choose NeuralDeskApp over claude-mem when NeuralDeskApp is primarily TypeScript; claude-mem is JavaScript; License: NeuralDeskApp is Other, claude-mem is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to NeuralDeskApp: ai-agent, ai-assistant, cross-platform, desktop-app; Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- When should I avoid claude-mem?
- When working in environments where Node.js v20.0.0 or higher cannot be installed, as claude-mem requires this version to operate. If your specific AI agent or tool does not integrate with the supported frameworks listed (e.g., Claude Code, OpenClaw), making context persistence ineffective for your workflow.
- When should I avoid NeuralDeskApp?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Is claude-mem or NeuralDeskApp more popular on GitHub?
- claude-mem has more GitHub stars (86,816 vs 331). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are claude-mem and NeuralDeskApp open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (claude-mem: Apache-2.0, NeuralDeskApp: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to claude-mem or NeuralDeskApp?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at claude-mem alternatives and NeuralDeskApp alternatives (claude-mem markdown twin, NeuralDeskApp 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, claude-mem or NeuralDeskApp?
- claude-mem: Very active. NeuralDeskApp: 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 claude-mem and NeuralDeskApp?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: claude-mem trust report; NeuralDeskApp trust report.