codebase-memory-mcp vs mcp-use
Side-by-side comparison of two AI agent tools
Short answer
- codebase-memory-mcp is growing faster: +1,725 GitHub stars in the last 30 days vs +195 for mcp-use.
- Pick codebase-memory-mcp for: mCP server indexing codebases into a persistent knowledge graph with tree-sitter and hybrid LSP. Pick mcp-use for: the fullstack MCP framework to develop MCP Apps for ChatGPT / Claude & MCP Servers for AI Agents.
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codebase-memory-mcpopen-source
MCP server indexing codebases into a persistent knowledge graph with tree-sitter and hybrid LSP
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mcp-useopen-source
The fullstack MCP framework to develop MCP Apps for ChatGPT / Claude & MCP Servers for AI Agents.
Metrics
| codebase-memory-mcp | mcp-use | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | 45.7k | 10.7k |
| Star velocity /mo | 1.7k | 195 |
| Commits (90d) | 2.1k | 665 |
| Releases (6m) | 10 | 10 |
| Overall score | 0.906371149690189 | 0.7614806982370892 |
FAQ
- Which is more popular, codebase-memory-mcp or mcp-use?
- codebase-memory-mcp has more GitHub stars (45,666 vs 10,717).
- Which is more actively developed, codebase-memory-mcp or mcp-use?
- codebase-memory-mcp had more commits in the last 90 days (2,093 vs 665).
- Should I use codebase-memory-mcp or mcp-use?
- Compare their capabilities, limitations and "best for" notes above. Both are open source, so trying each on a small task is the fastest way to decide.