What is the key difference between Dewey and Tolstoy Library?

Dewey belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Tolstoy Library belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Dewey or Tolstoy Library 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 Dewey and Tolstoy Library free or paid?

Dewey operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Tolstoy Library operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Dewey lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Tolstoy Library lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Dewey and Tolstoy Library 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 Dewey or Tolstoy Library 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 Dewey and Tolstoy Library free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both dewey and tolstoy-library 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, Dewey has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Tolstoy Library holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Dewey vs Tolstoy Library

In-depth architectural comparison of the Dewey and Tolstoy Library 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

Dewey

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Tolstoy Library

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Dewey if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Tolstoy Library if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Dewey 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 Dewey Details

Choose Tolstoy Library when:

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

Explore Tolstoy Library Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D Dewey Developer Tools	T Tolstoy Library Developer Tools
Summary	Agentic search over your Dewey document collections from any MCP-compatible client.	Browse, search, rename, and favorite your Tolstoy media library from any AI client.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Dewey Tools (0)

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

Tolstoy Library 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).

Dewey Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Tolstoy Library Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tolstoy-library": {
      "url": "https://platform.gotolstoy.com/settings/mcp?server=library"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Dewey is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Tolstoy Library belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Dewey when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Tolstoy Library when you require tools for developer tools.

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