What is the key difference between Anytype MCP and SmartCut?

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

How do I install Anytype MCP or SmartCut 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 SmartCut free or paid?

Anytype MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). SmartCut operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Anytype MCP lists 6 tools with 3 views and 512 GitHub stars. SmartCut lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Anytype MCP and SmartCut 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 SmartCut

In-depth architectural comparison of the Anytype MCP and SmartCut 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

SmartCut

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Anytype MCP if you need specialized Workplace & Productivity tools running via a local process. Choose SmartCut 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, ANYTYPE_API_BASE_URL.
Primary tools included: Global and space search, Space and member management, Object and list management.

Explore Anytype MCP Details

Choose SmartCut when:

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

Explore SmartCut Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Anytype MCP Workplace & Productivity	SmartCut Workplace & Productivity
Summary	Official MCP server for Anytype API - your encrypted, local and collaborative wiki.	Cutlist optimization for sheet, linear and roll stock, with grain, kerf, nesting and saw exports.
Category & Scope	Workplace & Productivity	Workplace & Productivity

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Anytype MCP Tools (6)

Global and space search

Space and member management

Object and list management

Property and tag management

Type and template management

Custom Anytype API base URL

SmartCut 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).

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",
        "ANYTYPE_API_BASE_URL": "YOUR_ANYTYPE_API_BASE_URL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

SmartCut Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "smartcut": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "openapi-typescript"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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