What is the key difference between Cortex RMCP and Synapse RMCP?

Cortex RMCP belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution, while Synapse RMCP belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Cortex RMCP or Synapse RMCP 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 Cortex RMCP and Synapse RMCP free or paid?

Cortex RMCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Synapse RMCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Cortex RMCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 3 GitHub stars. Synapse RMCP lists 2 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Cortex RMCP and Synapse RMCP 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 Cortex RMCP or Synapse RMCP 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 Cortex RMCP and Synapse RMCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both cortex-rmcp-2 and synapse-rmcp 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, Cortex RMCP has a Quality Score of 41 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 3 GitHub stars. Synapse RMCP holds a Quality Score of 52 /100 ( Good ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 2 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Cortex RMCP vs Synapse RMCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Cortex RMCP and Synapse RMCP 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

Cortex RMCP

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Synapse RMCP

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Cortex RMCP if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Synapse RMCP if your workspace requires Cloud Platforms integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Cortex RMCP when:

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

Explore Cortex RMCP Details

Choose Synapse RMCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: flux, scout.

Explore Synapse RMCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Cortex RMCP Cloud Platforms	Synapse RMCP Cloud Platforms
Summary	Rust MCP server for homelab logs, syslog, Docker logs, FTS search, and AI transcript correlation.	Host, Docker, Compose, SSH, logs, ZFS, and file operations over MCP and CLI.
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms	Cloud Platforms
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Cortex RMCP Tools (0)

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

Synapse RMCP Tools (2)

flux

Docker daemon, container, host, and Compose operations.

scout

SSH/local host inspection, filesystem reads, allowlisted exec,

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).

Cortex RMCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cortex-rmcp-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@dinglebear/cortex"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Synapse RMCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "synapse-rmcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@dinglebear/synapse"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Cortex RMCP is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Synapse RMCP belongs to Cloud Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select Cortex RMCP when you need capabilities focused on cloud platforms and Synapse RMCP when you require tools for cloud platforms.

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