What is the key difference between Anki MCP Server and OnchainAI?

Anki MCP Server belongs to the Monitoring category with local stdio execution, while OnchainAI belongs to the Monitoring category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Anki MCP Server or OnchainAI 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 Anki MCP Server and OnchainAI free or paid?

Anki MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). OnchainAI operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Anki MCP Server lists 48 tools with 1 views and 435 GitHub stars. OnchainAI lists 11 tools with 1 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Anki MCP Server and OnchainAI 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Anki MCP Server vs OnchainAI

In-depth architectural comparison of the Anki MCP Server and OnchainAI 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

Anki MCP Server

Monitoring · Local stdio

Quality: 64/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

OnchainAI

Monitoring · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Anki MCP Server if you need specialized Monitoring tools running via a local process. Choose OnchainAI if your workspace requires Monitoring integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Anki MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Monitoring domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: sync, get_due_cards, get_cards.

Explore Anki MCP Server Details

Choose OnchainAI when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Monitoring domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: search_tools, get_tool_detail, get_install_guide.

Explore OnchainAI Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Anki MCP Server Monitoring	O OnchainAI Monitoring
Summary	MCP server for Anki flashcards: adaptive review, notes, media, and deck management via AnkiConnect.	Crypto tool directory MCP for AI agents — discover MCP/CLI/SDK/API/x402 tools with trust metadata.
Category & Scope	Monitoring	Monitoring
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Anki MCP Server Tools (48)

sync

Sync with AnkiWeb to pull latest data and push changes

get_due_cards

Get cards that are due for review, optionally filtered by deck

get_cards

Get cards with flexible filtering by state (due, new, learning, suspended, buried) and deck

present_card

Show a card for review with its question/front side

rate_card

Rate card performance (Again, Hard, Good, Easy) and schedule the next review

listDecks

List all decks, optionally with per-deck study-queue statistics

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).

Anki MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anki-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ankimcp/anki-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

OnchainAI Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "onchainai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "add-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Anki MCP Server is categorized under Monitoring and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, OnchainAI belongs to Monitoring using local stdio subprocess. Select Anki MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on monitoring and OnchainAI when you require tools for monitoring.

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