What is the key difference between Cartographer and Atlas Mind?

Cartographer belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Atlas Mind belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Cartographer or Atlas Mind 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 Cartographer and Atlas Mind free or paid?

Cartographer operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Atlas Mind operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Cartographer lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Atlas Mind lists 0 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Cartographer and Atlas Mind 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 Cartographer or Atlas Mind 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 Cartographer and Atlas Mind free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both cartographer and atlas-mind 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, Cartographer has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Atlas Mind holds a Quality Score of 39 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 2 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Cartographer vs Atlas Mind

In-depth architectural comparison of the Cartographer and Atlas Mind 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

Cartographer

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Atlas Mind

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Cartographer if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Atlas Mind 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 Cartographer 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 Cartographer Details

Choose Atlas Mind 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 Atlas Mind Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Cartographer Developer Tools	Atlas Mind Developer Tools
Summary	Governance MCP server for agent-maintained knowledge bases (OKF): git-backed writes, search, lint.	Self-hosted git-native knowledge base with an MCP endpoint your AI reads, writes and rewinds
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Cartographer Tools (0)

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

Atlas Mind 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).

Cartographer Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cartographer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "cartographer"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Atlas Mind Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "atlas-mind": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "atlas-mind"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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