Best Alternatives to magic-context
Memory & Context·★ 2.4k·MIT
Unbounded context. Memory that manages itself. One session, for life. The hippocampus for coding agents, part of CortexKit.
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Best Alternatives to magic-context
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headroom
headroomCompress tool outputs, logs, files, and RAG chunks before they reach the LLM. Around 20% fewer tokens for coding agents and 60-95% fewer for JSON, with the same answers. Library, proxy, and MCP server.
★ 77.5k
Apache-2.0
1d ago
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letta
lettaLetta is the platform for building stateful agents: open AI with advanced memory that can learn and self-improve over time.
★ 25.2k
Apache-2.0
5d ago
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mcp-memory-service
mcp-memory-serviceStop re-explaining your project to AI every session. Automatic context memory for Claude, VS Code, Cursor, and 13+ AI tools.
★ 2.0k
Apache-2.0
1d ago
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context-mode
context-modeContext window optimization for AI coding agents. Sandboxes tool output, 98% reduction. 12 platforms
★ 31.8k
Elastic License 2.0
1d ago
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Acontext
AcontextData platform for context engineering. Context data platform that stores, observes and learns. Join the community❤️: https://discord.acontext.io
★ 3.7k
Apache-2.0
3mo ago
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memory-bank-mcp
memory-bank-mcpA Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for remote memory bank management, inspired by Cline Memory Bank.
★ 921
MIT
1y ago
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hera
heraHera makes Python code easy to orchestrate on Argo Workflows through native Python integrations. It lets you construct and submit your Workflows entirely in Python. ⭐️ Remember to star!
★ 946
Apache-2.0
3w ago
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MaiBot
MaiBotMaiSaka, an LLM-based intelligent agent, is a digital lifeform devoted to understanding you and interacting in the style of a real human. She does not pursue perfection, nor does she seek efficiency; instead, she values warmth, authenticity, and genuine connection.
★ 6.4k
GPL-3.0
1d ago
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Side-by-Side Comparison
| Field | magic-context | headroom | letta | mcp-memory-service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Memory & Context | Memory & Context | Memory & Context | Memory & Context |
| Stars | ★ 2.4k | ★ 77.5k | ★ 25.2k | ★ 2.0k |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Updated | 1d ago | 1d ago | 5d ago | 1d ago |
| Open Source | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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FAQ
What is magic-context?
Magic Context is a context and memory plugin for coding agent harnesses (OpenCode, Pi and OMP) that compresses history in the background, lifts decisions and conventions into project memory and recalls them each turn. It replaces the host's built-in compaction so one session per project can run for weeks without pauses.
What is the best alternative to magic-context?
headroom is the top-rated alternative to magic-context in the Memory & Context category.
Is there a free alternative to magic-context?
headroom is a free, open-source alternative.
Is magic-context open source?
Yes, magic-context is open source on GitHub, licensed under MIT.