What is the key difference between Directory and Nowen?

Directory belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Nowen belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Directory or Nowen 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 Directory and Nowen free or paid?

Directory operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Nowen operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Directory lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Nowen lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Directory and Nowen 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 Directory or Nowen 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 Directory and Nowen free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both directory and nowen 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, Directory has a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Nowen holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Directory vs Nowen

In-depth architectural comparison of the Directory and Nowen 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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Directory 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 Directory Details

Choose Nowen 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 Nowen Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Directory Developer Tools	N Nowen Developer Tools
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Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Directory Tools (0)

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

Nowen 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).

Directory Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "directory": {
      "url": "http://localhost:6333/health"
    }
  }
}

Nowen Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nowen": {
      "url": "https://nowen.ai/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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