What is the key difference between Cortexpad and XTiles?

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

How do I install Cortexpad or XTiles 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 Cortexpad and XTiles free or paid?

Cortexpad operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). XTiles operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Cortexpad lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. XTiles lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Cortexpad and XTiles 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 Cortexpad or XTiles 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 Cortexpad and XTiles free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both cortexpad and xtiles 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, Cortexpad has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. XTiles holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Cortexpad vs XTiles

In-depth architectural comparison of the Cortexpad and XTiles 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

Cortexpad

Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

XTiles

Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Cortexpad if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose XTiles 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 Cortexpad 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 Cortexpad Details

Choose XTiles 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 XTiles Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Cortexpad Knowledge & Memory	X XTiles Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Google Keep-style notes app with an MCP server for AI agents to read/write notes.	Read and structure notes, projects, tasks, and pages in the xTiles visual workspace.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Cortexpad Tools (0)

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

XTiles 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).

Cortexpad Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

XTiles Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xtiles": {
      "url": "https://xtiles.app"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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