Atlas Mind vs Scrivener MCP

A side-by-side look at the Atlas Mind and Scrivener MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Atlas Mind logoAtlas MindKnowledge & Memory · Local subprocess (stdio)Self-hosted git-native knowledge base with an MCP endpoint your AI reads, writes and rewinds37FairAuth: not declaredScrivener MCP logoScrivener MCPKnowledge & Memory · Local subprocess (stdio)Connect Scrivener 3 writing projects to Claude and other AI assistants. 47 tools for document management, writing analysis, semantic search, character/plot memory, and content enhancement. Progressive skill loading, relationship engine with HMS triplets, and JS fallback for offline semantic search. npm i -g scrivener-mcp65GreatAuth: no auth required

Verdict: choose Atlas Mind for knowledge & memory work as a local process; choose Scrivener MCP for knowledge & memory as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Atlas Mind logoChoose Atlas Mind when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
Explore Atlas Mind

Scrivener MCP logoChoose Scrivener MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
Explore Scrivener MCP

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecAtlas Mind logoAtlas MindScrivener MCP logoScrivener MCP
CategoryKnowledge & MemoryKnowledge & Memory
Quality signal37/100 · Fair65/100 · Great
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNo auth required
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsNone listedNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars368
Directory activity 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 20 views 12 installs 6 upvotes
ToolsNot listedNot listed

Tools & capabilities

Atlas Mind tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Scrivener MCP tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Ready-to-paste client configs

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.

Atlas Mind

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "atlas-mind": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "atlas-mind"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Scrivener MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "writerslogic-scrivener-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "scrivener-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Atlas Mind is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. Scrivener MCP belongs to Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Atlas Mind for knowledge & memory work and Scrivener MCP for knowledge & memory.

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

Atlas Mind has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Scrivener MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add atlas-mind and writerslogic-scrivener-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Atlas Mind has a quality signal of 37/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 3 GitHub stars. Scrivener MCP has 65/100 (Great) with 20 views, 12 installs and 68 GitHub stars.