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pmb vs mcp-remote
pmb logo
pmb
★ 278
vs
mcp-remote logo
mcp-remote
★ 1.6k

pmb vs mcp-remote

pmb: Local-first persistent memory for AI coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex) via MCP. 94.5% LoCoMo recall@10, 70ms p50, multilingual, zero API keys.; mcp-remote: Connect an MCP Client that only supports local (stdio) servers to a Remote MCP Server.

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TL;DR

pmb logoChoose pmb if…

focusing on Hidden Gem

mcp-remote logoChoose mcp-remote if…

you need mcp capabilities

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
pmb logopmb
mcp-remote logomcp-remote
Category
MCP Servers
MCP Servers
Stars
★ 278
★ 1.6k
License
Apache-2.0
MIT
Updated
2w ago
3d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
ai-agents, ai-memory, bm25
mcp, mcp-servers
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Best For

pmb logopmb
Hidden GemEssential
mcp-remote logomcp-remote
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FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between pmb and mcp-remote?
Both pmb and mcp-remote are in the MCP Servers category. pmb has 278 stars, while mcp-remote has 1.6k stars.
Which is better, pmb or mcp-remote?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose pmb if focusing on Hidden Gem, and mcp-remote if you need mcp capabilities.
Is pmb free or open source?
Yes, pmb is open source on GitHub (Apache-2.0).
Is mcp-remote free or open source?
Yes, mcp-remote is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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