What is the key difference between Bourdon and Throughline?

Bourdon belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Throughline belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Bourdon or Throughline 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 Bourdon and Throughline free or paid?

Bourdon operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Throughline operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Bourdon lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Throughline lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Bourdon and Throughline 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 Bourdon or Throughline 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 Bourdon and Throughline free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both bourdon-2 and throughline 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, Bourdon has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Throughline holds a Quality Score of 45 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Bourdon vs Throughline

In-depth architectural comparison of the Bourdon and Throughline 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

Bourdon

Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Throughline

Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Bourdon if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Throughline if your workspace requires Knowledge & Memory integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Bourdon when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Bourdon Details

Choose Throughline when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Throughline Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	B Bourdon Knowledge & Memory	T Throughline Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Recognition-first cross-agent memory federation. One shared memory across all your agents.	A persistent AI self you own — memory, persona, judgment — portable across all your AI hosts.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Bourdon Tools (0)

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

Throughline 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).

Bourdon Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bourdon-2": {
      "url": "https://bourdon.ai"
    }
  }
}

Throughline Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "throughline": {
      "url": "https://getthroughline.ai"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Bourdon is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Throughline belongs to Knowledge & Memory using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Bourdon when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and Throughline when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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