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-[`Perplexity MCP`](https://github.com/Family-IT-Guy/perplexity-mcp/blob/main/CLAUDE.md) &nbsp; by &nbsp; [Family-IT-Guy](https://github.com/Family-IT-Guy)  &nbsp;&nbsp;⚖️&nbsp;&nbsp;ISC  
+[`Empathy Framework`](https://github.com/Smart-AI-Memory/empathy-framework) &nbsp; by &nbsp; [Smart AI Memory](https://github.com/Smart-AI-Memory)  &nbsp;&nbsp;⚖️&nbsp;&nbsp;Fair Source
+Five-level AI collaboration system with persistent memory and anticipatory capabilities. MCP-native integration for Claude with local-first architecture via MemDocs — your code never leaves your machine.
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+[`Perplexity MCP`](https://github.com/Family-IT-Guy/perplexity-mcp/blob/main/CLAUDE.md) &nbsp; by &nbsp; [Family-IT-Guy](https://github.com/Family-IT-Guy)  &nbsp;&nbsp;⚖️&nbsp;&nbsp;ISC
 Offers clear step-by-step installation instructions with multiple configuration options, detailed troubleshooting guidance, and concise architecture overview of the MCP protocol.
 
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