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context-mode
★ 31.8k
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memex-mvp
★ 13

context-mode vs memex-mvp

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.; 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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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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memex-mvpMemory & Context · ★ 13

Search across all AI conversations from one place

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
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Category
Memory & Context
Memory & Context
Stars
★ 31.8k
★ 13
License
Elastic License 2.0
MIT
Install Command
npm install -g context-mode
curl -fsSL https://memex.parallelclaw.ai/install.sh | bash
Updated
1d ago
4mo ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
antigravity, claude, claude-code
ai-agent, ai-memory, claude-code
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Features

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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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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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↳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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↳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
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Best For

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FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between context-mode and memex-mvp?
Both context-mode and memex-mvp are in the Memory & Context category. context-mode has 31.8k stars, while memex-mvp has 13 stars.
Which is better, context-mode or memex-mvp?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose context-mode if Deep repository research and analysis (e.g., architecture, contributors, issues), and memex-mvp if Search across all AI conversations from one place.
Is context-mode free or open source?
Yes, context-mode is open source on GitHub (Elastic License 2.0).
Is memex-mvp free or open source?
Yes, memex-mvp is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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