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shokunin
★ 112
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context-mode
★ 31.8k

shokunin vs context-mode

shokunin: Shokunin provides persistent AI memory for developers with 38 skills, multi-strategy recall (vector + BM25 + temporal), and ChromaDB memory. It is fully offline, zero server costs, and works on Windows and Linux. The system includes MCP servers, declarative self-updates, and a memory test suite.; context-mode: Every tool call in an MCP (Model-Controller-Program) environment dumps raw data into the context window, quickly consuming space and causing the agent to lose track of ongoing tasks. Context Mode is an MCP server that tackles this by sandboxing tool outputs to significantly reduce context usage, tracking session events in SQLite for continuity, and promoting 'think in code' to minimize data processing within the LLM.

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TL;DR

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shokuninMemory & Context · ★ 112

Persistent coding context across multiple sessions

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context-modeMemory & Context · ★ 31.8k
When to choose:
  • Your sessions fill up with tool output such as Playwright snapshots, GitHub issue lists or logs.
  • You want work state (edits, git operations, tasks, decisions) to survive context compaction without being dumped back into the window.
  • You use a hook-capable agent, where tool routing happens automatically.
When to skip:
  • You need an OSI open-source licence: it uses the Elastic License 2.0, which restricts uses such as offering it as a managed service.
  • Your sessions are short and rarely hit the context limit.
  • You do not want hooks changing how your agent's tools behave.
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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
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Category
Memory & Context
Memory & Context
Stars
★ 112
★ 31.8k
License
MIT
Elastic License 2.0
Install Command
irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EliasOulkadi/shokunin/master/install.ps1 | iex
npm install -g context-mode
Updated
2w ago
1d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
ai-agent-skills, ai-engineering, chromadb
antigravity, claude, claude-code
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Features

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01Multi-strategy recall (vector, BM25, temporal)
02ChromaDB persistent memory across sessions
0338 domain-specific skills with procedural workflows
04MCP server support for filesystem, fetch, memory
05Fully offline, no API costs, no telemetry
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01Context Saving: Sandbox tools keep raw data out of the context window, achieving up to 98% reduction.
02Session Continuity: Tracks every file edit, git operation, task, and user decision in SQLite for seamless session resume.
03Think in Code: Promotes LLMs to program analysis, not compute it, saving 100x context by logging only results.
04Batch Execution & Search: Run multiple commands/queries in one call with tools like `ctx_batch_execute`.
05Advanced Knowledge Base: Uses SQLite FTS5 with BM25 ranking, smart snippets, and TTL cache for efficient information retrieval.
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Use Cases

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↳Persistent coding context across multiple sessions
↳Resume and continue previous development work seamlessly
↳Local AI-assisted development without cloud dependencies
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↳Deep repository research and analysis (e.g., architecture, contributors, issues)
↳Analyze Git history to identify top contributors, commit frequency, and most changed files
↳Efficiently process large JSON APIs, web pages, or logs without flooding the context window
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FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between shokunin and context-mode?
Both shokunin and context-mode are in the Memory & Context category. shokunin has 112 stars, while context-mode has 31.8k stars.
Which is better, shokunin or context-mode?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose shokunin if Persistent coding context across multiple sessions, and context-mode if Deep repository research and analysis (e.g., architecture, contributors, issues).
Is shokunin free or open source?
Yes, shokunin is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is context-mode free or open source?
Yes, context-mode is open source on GitHub (Elastic License 2.0).
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