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| What | search-memory-mcp | hippo-memory |
|---|---|---|
| Risk grade | DD · High risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. | BB · Some risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 21, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. |
| Type | App connector | App connector |
| Est. context load | ~700 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.35% of 200k context) | ~950 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.47% of 200k context) |
| GitHub stars | 1 | 786 |
| Weekly npm downloads | 503 | 1.8k |
| Local files | No local folder access noted | No local folder access noted |
| Command execution | Runs shell or system commands | No shell command runner noted |
| Network reach | Connects to outside service API | Connects to outside service API |
| Credentials | No API token required | Requires API key or token |
| Package source | npm (search-memory-mcp) | npm (hippo-memory) |
| Install command | npx -y search-memory-mcp | npx -y hippo-memory |
| Bottom line | search-memory-mcp is distributed via npm (search-memory-mcp); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use. | Hippo-memory can be useful for keeping AI focused on your work, but only if you carefully control what data touches the system and monitor what gets stored locally. |
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 29, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
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