What is the key difference between Cite Caddy and Orbismo?

Cite Caddy belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Orbismo belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Cite Caddy or Orbismo 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 Cite Caddy and Orbismo free or paid?

Cite Caddy operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Orbismo operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Cite Caddy lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Orbismo lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Cite Caddy and Orbismo 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 Cite Caddy or Orbismo 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 Cite Caddy and Orbismo free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both cite-caddy and orbismo 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, Cite Caddy has a Quality Score of 25 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Orbismo holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Cite Caddy vs Orbismo

In-depth architectural comparison of the Cite Caddy and Orbismo 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

Cite Caddy

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 25/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Orbismo

Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Cite Caddy if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Orbismo 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 Cite Caddy when:

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

Explore Cite Caddy Details

Choose Orbismo 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 Orbismo Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Cite Caddy Knowledge & Memory	O Orbismo Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Remote MCP server for full read/write access to a Zotero library	A persistent, connected memory of your world your AI can read and write in any chat.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Cite Caddy Tools (0)

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

Orbismo 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).

Cite Caddy Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Orbismo Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "orbismo": {
      "url": "https://orbismo.com/"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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