mache
★ 41
vs
hister
★ 1.1k
mache vs hister
mache: Mache parses codebases to discover their structure and exposes it as a navigable graph via MCP tools or a filesystem mount. It allows agents to explore call chains, jump to definitions, and read context without grepping flat files. Built for AI agents, it provides stable node paths and identity-preserving write-back.; hister: Hister is a privacy-focused, full-text search engine that indexes visited websites and local files. It offers advanced query language, multi-user support, AI-enhanced semantic search, and fast indexing via a headless browser or crawler.
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TL;DR
Choose mache if…Agent-based code exploration and navigation
Choose hister if…Personal search engine for browsing history
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Side-by-Side Comparison
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Features
mache01Tree-sitter parsing (28 languages)
02MCP server (17 tools, stdio + HTTP)
03Cross-references (callers/callees)
04NFS mount + write-back
05Schema inference (FCA)
hister01Privacy-focused
02Full-text indexing
03Advanced search capabilities
04Local file indexing
05Crawler
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Use Cases
mache↳Agent-based code exploration and navigation
↳Automated code smell detection
↳Structured data schema inference and traversal
hister↳Personal search engine for browsing history
↳Private indexing of local knowledge bases
↳Community search engine with multi-user support
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Best For
macheTrendingDev Tooling
histerHidden GemRAG / Knowledge Base
FAQ
FAQ
What is the difference between mache and hister?
Both mache and hister are in the Data Processing category. mache has 41 stars, while hister has 1.1k stars.
Which is better, mache or hister?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose mache if Agent-based code exploration and navigation, and hister if Personal search engine for browsing history.
Is mache free or open source?
Yes, mache is open source on GitHub (Apache-2.0).
Is hister free or open source?
Yes, hister is open source on GitHub (AGPL-3.0).
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