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COMPARISON · CLAUDE CODE + MCP ONLY
Nexus Prime vs Claude Code + MCP Only
MCP alone gives you tools. Nexus gives you persistent state, worktree isolation, and cross-agent handoff — built on top of MCP.
MCP is the protocol. Nexus is the control plane.
MCP lets Claude Code call tools. Nexus uses MCP to deliver persistent memory, worktree management, and session DNA — things MCP alone can’t do.
| Feature | Nexus Prime | Claude Code + MCP |
|---|---|---|
| Persistent memory | ✓ | ✗ (stateless) |
| Cross-session context | ✓ | ✗ |
| Git worktree isolation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Session DNA | ✓ | ✗ |
| Works with Cursor | ✓ | ✗ |
| Live dashboard | ✓ | ✗ |
| Zero config after setup | ✓ | Requires custom servers |