mache
★ 41
vs
pmb
★ 313
mache vs pmb
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.; pmb: Local-first persistent memory for AI coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex) via MCP. 94.5% LoCoMo recall@10, 70ms p50, multilingual, zero API keys.
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TL;DR
Choose mache if…Agent-based code exploration and navigation
Choose pmb if…you need ai-agents capabilities
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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)
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Use Cases
mache↳Agent-based code exploration and navigation
↳Automated code smell detection
↳Structured data schema inference and traversal
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Best For
macheTrendingDev Tooling
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FAQ
FAQ
What is the difference between mache and pmb?
Both mache and pmb are in the Data Processing category. mache has 41 stars, while pmb has 313 stars.
Which is better, mache or pmb?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose mache if Agent-based code exploration and navigation, and pmb if you need ai-agents capabilities.
Is mache free or open source?
Yes, mache is open source on GitHub (Apache-2.0).
Is pmb free or open source?
Yes, pmb is open source on GitHub (Apache-2.0).
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