What is the key difference between Apollo MCP Server and AnkiMCP Server?

Apollo MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while AnkiMCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Apollo MCP Server or AnkiMCP Server 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 Apollo MCP Server and AnkiMCP Server free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Apollo MCP Server lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. AnkiMCP Server lists 0 tools with 0 views and 68 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Apollo MCP Server and AnkiMCP Server 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 Apollo MCP Server or AnkiMCP Server 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 Apollo MCP Server and AnkiMCP Server free to use, or do they require API keys?

Apollo MCP Server is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . AnkiMCP Server 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 Apollo MCP Server and AnkiMCP Server at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both apollo-mcp-server and ankimcp-server 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, Apollo MCP Server has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. AnkiMCP Server holds a Quality Score of 44 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 68 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Apollo MCP Server vs AnkiMCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Apollo MCP Server and AnkiMCP Server 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

Apollo MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

AnkiMCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Apollo MCP Server when:

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

Explore Apollo MCP Server Details

Choose AnkiMCP Server when:

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

Explore AnkiMCP Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Apollo MCP Server Developer Tools	A AnkiMCP Server Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server that exposes GraphQL operations as tools for AI models.	Anki addon that exposes your flashcard collection to AI assistants via a local MCP server.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Apollo MCP Server Tools (0)

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

AnkiMCP Server 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).

Apollo MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apollo-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "apollo-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

AnkiMCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ankimcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "http://127.0.0.1:3141"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Apollo MCP Server is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, AnkiMCP Server belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Apollo MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and AnkiMCP Server when you require tools for developer tools.

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