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Basic Memory vs ContextStream MCP Server
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Local-first knowledge management with bi-directional LLM sync via Markdown files.
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Neither has been reviewed yet, so the comparison rests on the scan and the public usage numbers. The safety scan favours ContextStream MCP Server (96/100 against 60). ContextStream MCP Server is hosted and callable through the gateway; Basic Memory runs on your own machine.
| Basic Memory | ContextStream MCP Server | |
|---|---|---|
| User rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Safety grade | C60/100 | A96/100 |
| Adoption | Established | Established |
| GitHub stars | 4.0k | 43 |
| Downloads / week | 6.0k | 964 |
| Runs where | Your machine (local) | Hosted (remote) |
| Gateway-ready | No | Yes |
| Tools | 23 | — |
| Write actions | 4 | — |
| Price per call | Free | Free |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Last release | 2026-09-16 | 2026-09-15 |
| Category | AI and agents | AI and agents |