What is the key difference between Docs Ask (local docs RAG) and Hindsight?

Docs Ask (local docs RAG) belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Hindsight belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Docs Ask (local docs RAG) or Hindsight 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 Docs Ask (local docs RAG) and Hindsight free or paid?

Docs Ask (local docs RAG) operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Hindsight operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Docs Ask (local docs RAG) lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Hindsight lists 6 tools with 3 views and 22,770 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Docs Ask (local docs RAG) and Hindsight 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Docs Ask (local docs RAG) vs Hindsight

In-depth architectural comparison of the Docs Ask (local docs RAG) and Hindsight 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

Docs Ask (local docs RAG)

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 31/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Hindsight

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Docs Ask (local docs RAG) if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Hindsight if your workspace requires Knowledge & Memory integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Docs Ask (local docs RAG) 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 Docs Ask (local docs RAG) Details

Choose Hindsight when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: HINDSIGHT_API_LLM_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: Long-term agent memory, Retain, recall, and reflect operations, Named memory banks.

Explore Hindsight Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Docs Ask (local docs RAG) Knowledge & Memory	Hindsight vectorize-io Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Local RAG MCP for markdown documentation. Retrieval only; host synthesizes answers.	Hindsight: Agent Memory That Works Like Human Memory - Built for AI Agents to manage Long Term Memory
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Docs Ask (local docs RAG) Tools (0)

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

Hindsight Tools (6)

Long-term agent memory

Retain, recall, and reflect operations

Named memory banks

Python, Node.js, Go, CLI, and REST clients

Docker, pip, Helm, and embedded deployment

Hosted and local LLM provider support

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).

Docs Ask (local docs RAG) Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docs-ask-local-docs-rag": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Hindsight Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vectorize-io-hindsight": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skills"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HINDSIGHT_API_LLM_API_KEY": "YOUR_HINDSIGHT_API_LLM_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Docs Ask (local docs RAG) is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Hindsight belongs to Knowledge & Memory using local stdio subprocess. Select Docs Ask (local docs RAG) when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and Hindsight when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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