What is the key difference between Actimate and Basicops?

Actimate belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Basicops belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Actimate or Basicops in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Actimate and Basicops free or paid?

Actimate operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Basicops operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Actimate lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Basicops lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Actimate and Basicops together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Actimate or Basicops in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Actimate and Basicops free to use, or do they require API keys?

Actimate is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Basicops operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Actimate and Basicops at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both actimate and basicops as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Actimate has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Basicops holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Actimate vs Basicops

In-depth architectural comparison of the Actimate and Basicops MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Actimate

Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Basicops

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Actimate if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Basicops if your workspace requires Knowledge & Memory integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Actimate when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Actimate Details

Choose Basicops when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Basicops Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Actimate Knowledge & Memory	B Basicops Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Tasks, habits, goals, notes, schedules, reminders, and focus sessions from Actimate.	BasicOps MCP server for project management, tasks, notes, and team collaboration.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Actimate Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Basicops Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Actimate Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "actimate": {
      "url": "https://www.actimate.io"
    }
  }
}

Basicops Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "basicops": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "basicops"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Actimate is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Basicops belongs to Knowledge & Memory using local stdio subprocess. Select Actimate when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and Basicops when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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