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claude-soul
★ 92
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memex-mvp
★ 13

claude-soul vs memex-mvp

claude-soul: Claude Soul gives Claude Code persistent memory across sessions, automatically tracks user corrections with lifecycle stages, and develops improved behavioral frameworks over time. It runs entirely locally using SQLite, integrates via MCP server and hooks, and requires no cloud or API keys.; memex-mvp: memex-mvp is a local-first MCP server that indexes every conversation you have with AI tools like Claude Code, Cursor, and Telegram into a single searchable SQLite database. It provides MCP tools for search and retrieval, and runs completely offline with no cloud dependency.

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TL;DR

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claude-soulMemory & Context · ★ 92

Maintain context and recall previous decisions across Claude Code sessions

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memex-mvpMemory & Context · ★ 13

Search across all AI conversations from one place

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
claude-soul logoclaude-soul
memex-mvp logomemex-mvp
Category
Memory & Context
Memory & Context
Stars
★ 92
★ 13
License
MIT
MIT
Install Command
npx claude-soul init --starter
curl -fsSL https://memex.parallelclaw.ai/install.sh | bash
Updated
4mo ago
4mo ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
ai, ai-agent, claude
ai-agent, ai-memory, claude-code
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Features

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01Cross-session memory with semantic search (local SQLite + optional Ollama embeddings)
02Automatic correction tracking with lifecycle stages (new → active → improving → internalized)
03Self-evolving judgment and framework optimization through reflection cycles
04Shadow analysis CLI to inspect behavioral patterns with trends
05Fully local, no cloud, no API key, no telemetry
memex-mvp logomemex-mvp
01Local-first, no cloud
02Indexes multiple AI chat sources (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.)
03Full-text search with BM25 and recency boost
04MCP tools for integration with any MCP client
05Auto-context injection for Claude Code
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Use Cases

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↳Maintain context and recall previous decisions across Claude Code sessions
↳Track and internalize corrections to improve Claude's behavior over time
↳Allow Claude to autonomously develop and refine working frameworks based on repeated successful patterns
memex-mvp logomemex-mvp
↳Search across all AI conversations from one place
↳Retrieve context about past projects when starting new sessions
↳Save web pages and AI chat shares into a persistent memory
FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between claude-soul and memex-mvp?
Both claude-soul and memex-mvp are in the Memory & Context category. claude-soul has 92 stars, while memex-mvp has 13 stars.
Which is better, claude-soul or memex-mvp?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose claude-soul if Maintain context and recall previous decisions across Claude Code sessions, and memex-mvp if Search across all AI conversations from one place.
Is claude-soul free or open source?
Yes, claude-soul is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is memex-mvp free or open source?
Yes, memex-mvp is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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