pmb
★ 285
vs
designer-skill
★ 47
pmb vs designer-skill
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.; designer-skill: designer-skill is a plug-and-play MCP that gives a coding agent UI design skills. It routes a design request, loads the right reference and gates the ship, and needs no API key.
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TL;DR
pmbMCP Servers · ★ 285
Give a coding agent memory of last week's decisions
designer-skillMCP Servers · ★ 47
Improve the UI that a coding agent produces
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Side-by-Side Comparison
Field
pmbdesigner-skillCategory
MCP Servers
MCP Servers
Stars
★ 285
★ 47
License
Apache-2.0
MIT
Install Command
pip install pmb-ai
npx skills add PyModel/designer-skill --skill designer-skill -g -y
Updated
1mo ago
1d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Tags
ai-agents, ai-memory, bm25
ai-agent, claude, claude-code
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Features
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
designer-skill01Three tools: get_preflight_brief, dispatch_intent and review_and_gate
02No API key or configuration needed
03Works with Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code and other MCP clients
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Use Cases
pmb↳Give a coding agent memory of last week's decisions
↳Share one memory across Claude Code, Cursor and Codex
designer-skill↳Improve the UI that a coding agent produces
↳Review and gate a UI change before shipping
FAQ
FAQ
What is the difference between pmb and designer-skill?
Both pmb and designer-skill are in the MCP Servers category. pmb has 285 stars, while designer-skill has 47 stars.
Which is better, pmb or designer-skill?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose pmb if Give a coding agent memory of last week's decisions, and designer-skill if Improve the UI that a coding agent produces.
Is pmb free or open source?
Yes, pmb is open source on GitHub (Apache-2.0).
Is designer-skill free or open source?
Yes, designer-skill is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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