dory
★ 11
vs
semble
★ 4.5k
dory vs semble
dory: Dory is a local-first memory daemon that gives every AI agent the same brain. It uses Markdown as source of truth and SQLite as a disposable sidecar, providing a narrow API for agents to read and write shared memory. This eliminates the need to re-explain context across different tools like Claude, Codex, opencode, etc.; semble: Semble is a high-performance code search library designed for AI agents, providing instant access to precise code snippets. It offers significantly faster indexing and querying compared to transformer models, achieving 99% of their retrieval quality while running entirely on CPU without external dependencies.
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TL;DR
Choose dory if…Persistent memory across different coding agents (Claude, Codex, etc.)
Choose semble if…Enhancing AI agents (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, Codex) with fast and accurate code search capabilities
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Side-by-Side Comparison
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Features
dory01Local-first memory daemon with Markdown as source of truth
02Narrow API: wake, search, get, memory-write, link
03Native MCP support and HTTP daemon
04Supports multiple AI agents (Claude, Codex, opencode, etc.)
05Deployable via Docker, CLI, or as a durable service
semble01Fast performance on CPU (indexes in ~250ms, queries in ~1.5ms)
02High accuracy (NDCG@10 of 0.854), comparable to transformer models
03Supports indexing local paths and remote Git repositories
04Functions as an MCP server for various AI agents
05Zero setup, no API keys, GPU, or external services required
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Use Cases
dory↳Persistent memory across different coding agents (Claude, Codex, etc.)
↳Session context recovery and cross-tool state management
↳Human-readable audit trail via Markdown and git
semble↳Enhancing AI agents (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, Codex) with fast and accurate code search capabilities
↳Searching local or remote codebases for specific code snippets based on natural language or code queries
↳Finding semantically similar code sections related to a given file path and line number
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Best For
doryTrendingMemory & ContextLLM Infra
sembleCode AssistantRAG / Knowledge Base
FAQ
FAQ
What is the difference between dory and semble?
Both dory and semble are in the Memory & Context category. dory has 11 stars, while semble has 4.5k stars.
Which is better, dory or semble?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose dory if Persistent memory across different coding agents (Claude, Codex, etc.), and semble if Enhancing AI agents (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, Codex) with fast and accurate code search capabilities.
Is dory free or open source?
Yes, dory is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is semble free or open source?
Yes, semble is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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