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thoughtbox
★ 65
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YourMemory
★ 270

thoughtbox vs YourMemory

thoughtbox: Thoughtbox is a Docker-based MCP server for multi-agent collaborative reasoning with full audit trails. It coordinates agents through shared workspaces, records every step as a structured thought, and provides real-time observability via a built-in web UI. All data stays local.; YourMemory: YourMemory is an MCP-compatible memory server for AI agents that mimics human memory with biological decay. Important facts persist, outdated ones fade, and a graph layer keeps related memories alive. It achieves 59% Recall@5 on the LoCoMo-10 benchmark and can be installed with just two commands.

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TL;DR

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thoughtboxObservability · ★ 65

Multi-agent teams collaboratively solving complex problems with full traceability

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YourMemoryMemory & Context · ★ 270

Providing persistent memory for AI coding assistants like Claude and Cline

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
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YourMemory logoYourMemory
Category
Observability
Memory & Context
Stars
★ 65
★ 270
License
MIT
NOASSERTION
Install Command
git clone https://github.com/Kastalien-Research/thoughtbox.git && cd thoughtbox && docker compose up --build
pip install yourmemory && yourmemory-setup
Updated
3mo ago
1mo ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
ai-agents, claude, claude-code
ai-agents, claude, ebbinghaus
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Features

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01Multi-agent collaboration with role-specific profiles and 27 operations
02Auditable reasoning graph with forward, backward, branching, revision, and critique patterns
03Real-time Observatory UI with live graph, branch navigation, and multi-session support
04Persistent knowledge graph with typed entities and relations
0515 structured mental models and interactive notebooks for literate programming
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01Biological decay mimicking human memory
02Hybrid BM25 + vector + knowledge graph retrieval pipeline
03Chain-aware pruning that protects related memory clusters
04Multi-agent shared and private memory with access control
05Zero infrastructure setup using DuckDB
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Use Cases

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↳Multi-agent teams collaboratively solving complex problems with full traceability
↳System design and planning using backward reasoning from goals to initial state
↳Comparing alternatives via branching explorations and synthesizing results
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↳Providing persistent memory for AI coding assistants like Claude and Cline
↳Enabling multi-agent collaboration with shared and private memory
↳Remembering user preferences and project context across sessions
FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between thoughtbox and YourMemory?
Both thoughtbox and YourMemory are in the Observability category. thoughtbox has 65 stars, while YourMemory has 270 stars.
Which is better, thoughtbox or YourMemory?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose thoughtbox if Multi-agent teams collaboratively solving complex problems with full traceability, and YourMemory if Providing persistent memory for AI coding assistants like Claude and Cline.
Is thoughtbox free or open source?
Yes, thoughtbox is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is YourMemory free or open source?
Yes, YourMemory is open source on GitHub (NOASSERTION).
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