nab
★ 17
vs
pmb
★ 287
nab vs pmb
nab: nab is a single Rust binary that fetches any URL as clean markdown using your real browser cookies, transcribes audio and video on-device, and watches URLs for changes. It runs as a CLI, an MCP server and a Claude Code plugin with no cloud backend.; pmb: PMB gives Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and other MCP-aware agents a persistent memory kept in one SQLite file on your disk. It offers 29 MCP tools, needs no API keys or subscription, and makes no LLM call on the read path.
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TL;DR
nabMCP Servers · ★ 17
Feed web pages to an LLM as compact markdown
pmbMCP Servers · ★ 287
Give a coding agent memory of last week's decisions
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Side-by-Side Comparison
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Features
nab01Token-lean output: clean markdown and query-focused extraction
02Authenticated fetching with browser cookies, 1Password auto-login and passkeys
03Watch any URL through MCP resources with semantic diff
04Prompt-injection defense on by default
pmb0129 MCP tools for storing and recalling decisions, lessons, facts and project structure
02Memories survive restarts, model upgrades and agent switches
03Local-first with no cloud, and multilingual
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Use Cases
nab↳Feed web pages to an LLM as compact markdown
↳Monitor a page for changes and transcribe media on your own machine
pmb↳Give a coding agent memory of last week's decisions
↳Share one memory across Claude Code, Cursor and Codex
FAQ
FAQ
What is the difference between nab and pmb?
Both nab and pmb are in the MCP Servers category. nab has 17 stars, while pmb has 287 stars.
Which is better, nab or pmb?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose nab if Feed web pages to an LLM as compact markdown, and pmb if Give a coding agent memory of last week's decisions.
Is nab free or open source?
Yes, nab is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is pmb free or open source?
Yes, pmb is open source on GitHub (Apache-2.0).
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