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crossmem
★ 1
vs
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piia-engram
★ 163

crossmem vs piia-engram

crossmem: crossmem provides cross-tool memory for AI coding agents. It injects remembered context before the AI starts thinking, eliminating the need to re-establish context across sessions. It supports Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and Gemini CLI with zero cloud infrastructure.; piia-engram: piia-engram is a local-first AI identity layer that stores your profile, preferences, lessons learned, and key decisions as local JSON files. It exposes them through the MCP protocol so that all compatible AI tools (like Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor) read the same identity, eliminating the need to re-explain yourself across sessions, tool switches, or updates.

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TL;DR

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crossmemMemory & Context · ★ 1

Remember coding patterns and solutions across different projects

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piia-engram logo
piia-engramMemory & Context · ★ 163

Maintain consistent identity when switching between multiple AI coding tools

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
crossmem logocrossmem
piia-engram logopiia-engram
Category
Memory & Context
Memory & Context
Stars
★ 1
★ 163
License
MIT
Apache-2.0
Install Command
pip install crossmem && crossmem setup
pip install piia-engram && engram setup
Updated
5mo ago
1d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
ai-coding-assistant, ai-memory, claude-code
ai-agent, ai-identity, ai-memory
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Features

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01Cross-tool memory for Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and Gemini CLI
02Cross-project memory across all projects in one index
03Zero cloud infrastructure, no accounts needed
04Automatic context injection via hooks and instructions
05MCP-native protocol for real-time memory access
piia-engram logopiia-engram
01Local-first JSON storage under ~/.engram/
02MCP-native — integrates with any MCP-compatible AI tool
03Cross-tool identity persistence across Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and more
04Knowledge inheritance across projects
05Passive knowledge capture from session summaries
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Use Cases

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↳Remember coding patterns and solutions across different projects
↳Avoid re-explaining codebase context to AI in every session
↳Centralize memory for multiple AI coding tools
piia-engram logopiia-engram
↳Maintain consistent identity when switching between multiple AI coding tools
↳Avoid re-explaining preferences and lessons in frequent new AI chat sessions
↳Preserve personal context after AI tool updates or version changes
FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between crossmem and piia-engram?
Both crossmem and piia-engram are in the Memory & Context category. crossmem has 1 stars, while piia-engram has 163 stars.
Which is better, crossmem or piia-engram?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose crossmem if Remember coding patterns and solutions across different projects, and piia-engram if Maintain consistent identity when switching between multiple AI coding tools.
Is crossmem free or open source?
Yes, crossmem is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is piia-engram free or open source?
Yes, piia-engram is open source on GitHub (Apache-2.0).
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