What is the key difference between Anytype MCP and Dida MCP?

Anytype MCP belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution, while Dida MCP belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Anytype MCP or Dida MCP 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 Anytype MCP and Dida MCP free or paid?

Anytype MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Dida MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (OAuth 2.0).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Anytype MCP lists 6 tools with 3 views and 520 GitHub stars. Dida MCP lists 6 tools with 4 views and 14 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Anytype MCP and Dida MCP 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

Anytype MCP vs Dida MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Anytype MCP and Dida MCP 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

Anytype MCP

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Dida MCP

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: OAuth 2.0

Verdict Summary: Choose Anytype MCP if you need specialized Workplace & Productivity tools running via a local process. Choose Dida MCP if your workspace requires Workplace & Productivity integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Anytype MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: OPENAPI_MCP_HEADERS.
Primary tools included: Global and space search, Spaces and member management, Objects and lists.

Explore Anytype MCP Details

Choose Dida MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: OAuth 2.0 (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: DIDA_CLIENT_ID, DIDA_CLIENT_SECRET, DIDA_REDIRECT_URI.
Primary tools included: 13 MCP tools for Dida365, Project creation, lookup, and deletion, Task creation, updates, completion, and deletion.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Anytype MCP Workplace & Productivity	Dida MCP Martinqi826 Workplace & Productivity
Summary	Official MCP server for Anytype API - your encrypted, local and collaborative wiki.	Dida365 (TickTick China) MCP server for AI-powered task management. 13 tools for projects, tasks, tags, and habits with OAuth 2.0 authentication. Compatible with OpenClaw, Claude Desktop, and any MCP client.
Category & Scope	Workplace & Productivity

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Anytype MCP Tools (6)

Global and space search

Spaces and member management

Objects and lists

Properties and tags

Types and templates

Custom Anytype API base URL

Dida MCP Tools (6)

13 MCP tools for Dida365

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).

Anytype MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anytype-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@anyproto/anytype-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENAPI_MCP_HEADERS": "YOUR_OPENAPI_MCP_HEADERS_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Dida MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "martinqi826-dida-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "martinqi826-dida-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DIDA_CLIENT_ID": "YOUR_DIDA_CLIENT_ID_HERE",
        "DIDA_CLIENT_SECRET": "YOUR_DIDA_CLIENT_SECRET_HERE",
        "DIDA_REDIRECT_URI": "YOUR_DIDA_REDIRECT_URI_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Anytype MCP is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Dida MCP belongs to Workplace & Productivity using local stdio subprocess. Select Anytype MCP when you need capabilities focused on workplace & productivity and Dida MCP when you require tools for workplace & productivity.

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