A side-by-side look at the Animequotes and Literature Clock MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Animequotes for art & culture work as a local process; choose Literature Clock for art & culture as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
random_quote, search_by_anime, search_by_character.MCP_MODE, HOST, PORT.describe_server, list_sources, get_quote.Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Art & Culture | Art & Culture |
| Quality signal | 52/100 · Good | 52/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | Not declared |
| Pricing | Not declared | Not declared |
| Required env vars | None listed | MCP_MODEHOSTPORT |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 3 | 29 |
| Full listing | View Animequotes | View Literature Clock |
random_quoteGet a random anime quote. Returns quote text, character name, and anime series title.search_by_animeSearch for quotes from a specific anime series by title (e.g., "Attack on Titan"). Returns matching quotes with character and series info.search_by_characterSearch for quotes by anime character name (e.g., "Naruto Uzumaki"). Returns matching quotes with character, series, and quote text.describe_serverFirst call, and again after any denial. Version, auth mode, tools, and how time and source work.list_sourcesliterature`, `books`, `mix`, `surprise`, and each voice id.get_quoteOne or more lines for `HH:MM` or `now`. Omit `source` to use the saved default.count_linesHow many local lines each source has for one minuteget_settingsClock defaults, auth, rate limit, protocols, tool gates, and the quote schedule, including `clientPush`.update_settingsThe same values as Settings, including `clientPush`, one tool gate, and one tool lock.list_schemasNames for the line, source, settings, and tool schemas.get_schemaJSON Schema for one of those names. A tool name includes `inputSchema` and `outputSchema`.push_quoteSend the current quote to open `GET /events` clients now. Off until `clientPush` is on. HTTP only.list_usersSettings → Users. Names and scopes. Passwords are not returned.create_userSettings → Users → Save user.delete_userSettings → Users → Remove. The built-in admin stays.Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
{
"mcpServers": {
"animequotes": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@pipeworx/mcp-animequotes"
]
}
}
}
{
"mcpServers": {
"literature-clock": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"literature-clock-mcp@1.6.5"
],
"env": {
"MCP_MODE": "YOUR_MCP_MODE_HERE",
"HOST": "YOUR_HOST_HERE",
"PORT": "YOUR_PORT_HERE"
}
}
}
}