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magic-context
★ 2.4k
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swarmclaw
★ 697

magic-context vs swarmclaw

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.; swarmclaw: SwarmClaw is a self-hosted AI runtime for autonomous agents, supporting multiple providers and MCP-native integration. It enables agent orchestration with memory, delegation, schedules, and skill learning, featuring a rich set of built-in integrations and deployment options.

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TL;DR

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magic-contextMemory & Context · ★ 2.4k

Keep one coding-agent session per project running for weeks

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swarmclawMemory & Context · ★ 697

Personal Assistant with memory and scheduling

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
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Category
Memory & Context
Memory & Context
Stars
★ 2.4k
★ 697
License
MIT
MIT
Install Command
npx @cortexkit/magic-context@latest setup
npm i -g @swarmclawai/swarmclaw
Updated
1d ago
3mo ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
agent-framework, agent-memory, ai
agent-framework, agents, ai
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Features

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01Background history compression that lifts durable knowledge into project memory
02Overnight dreamer agents verify, deduplicate and curate memories
03Automatic recall each turn plus search across memories, past conversations and git history
04Setup wizard that configures OpenCode, Pi or OMP and disables built-in compaction
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01Multi-provider support (OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, etc.)
02MCP-native integration for tool injection
03Memory and conversation-to-skill learning
04Delegation and orchestration with subagents
05Self-hosted with desktop app, CLI, and Docker
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Use Cases

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↳Keep one coding-agent session per project running for weeks
↳Avoid compaction pauses that drop context mid-task
↳Give an agent memory of past decisions and project conventions
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↳Personal Assistant with memory and scheduling
↳Virtual Company with multiple specialized agents
↳Development Team with delegation to code CLIs
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Best For

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FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between magic-context and swarmclaw?
Both magic-context and swarmclaw are in the Memory & Context category. magic-context has 2.4k stars, while swarmclaw has 697 stars.
Which is better, magic-context or swarmclaw?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose magic-context if Keep one coding-agent session per project running for weeks, and swarmclaw if Personal Assistant with memory and scheduling.
Is magic-context free or open source?
Yes, magic-context is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is swarmclaw free or open source?
Yes, swarmclaw is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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