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Basic Memory vs PDF Agent by Nova (CIVAI)
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Local-first knowledge management with bi-directional LLM sync via Markdown files.
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I create PDF documents from markdown, preview, then generate a downloadable file
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Neither has been reviewed yet, so the comparison rests on the scan and the public usage numbers. Both score close on the safety scan (60 and 60 out of 100). PDF Agent by Nova (CIVAI) is hosted and callable through the gateway; Basic Memory runs on your own machine. Basic Memory has noticeably more public adoption.
| Basic Memory | PDF Agent by Nova (CIVAI) | |
|---|---|---|
| User rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Safety grade | C60/100 | C60/100 |
| Adoption | Established | New |
| GitHub stars | 4.0k | – |
| Downloads / week | 6.0k | – |
| Runs where | Your machine (local) | Hosted (remote) |
| Gateway-ready | No | Yes |
| Tools | 23 | — |
| Write actions | 4 | — |
| Price per call | Free | Free |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | — |
| Last release | 2026-09-16 | — |
| Category | AI and agents | AI and agents |