band vs memcode
band and memcode are both knowledge and memory skills. memcode scores higher (84 vs 66 out of 100). memcode has more GitHub stars (6.4k), and memcode was updated more recently (4 days ago). The table compares them side by side.
| band | memcode | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66 / 100 | 84 / 100 |
| What it does | Prepare VASP band-structure workflow inputs from existing SCF context and user-specified band-path settings. Use when the user requests electronic band-structure calculations and needs explicit prerequisite checks, line-mode KPOINTS path setup, and stage-specific INCAR preparation. | Use the enabled Memcode MCP connection to explicitly save approved facts and recall relevant memories across DeepChat conversations. Never save a transcript or retrieve memory automatically. |
| Publisher | Community: jinzhezenggroup | Community: ThinkInAIXYZ |
| Grades | Maintenance A, Licence C, Quality B | Maintenance A, Licence A, Quality A |
| npm downloads a week | Not on npm | Not on npm |
| Runs | Skill | Skill |
| Works with | Claude Code, Claude apps | Claude Code, Claude apps |
| GitHub stars | 153 | 6,371 |
| Last commit | 20 Oct 2026 | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Licence | LGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Listed since | 20 Oct 2026 | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Install band | Install memcode |
Questions
Is band or memcode more popular?
memcode has more GitHub stars: 6,371.
Can I use band and memcode together?
Yes. AI assistants can load several skills at once. Install both and the assistant picks the right one for each task.