What is the key difference between Drafto and Better Bear?

Drafto belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Better Bear belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Drafto or Better Bear 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 Drafto and Better Bear free or paid?

Drafto operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Better Bear operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Drafto lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Better Bear lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Drafto and Better Bear 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 Drafto or Better Bear 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 Drafto and Better Bear free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both drafto and better-bear 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, Drafto has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Better Bear holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Drafto vs Better Bear

In-depth architectural comparison of the Drafto and Better Bear 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

Drafto

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

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

Better Bear

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Drafto if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Better Bear 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 Drafto 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 Drafto Details

Choose Better Bear 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 Better Bear Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D Drafto Knowledge & Memory	B Better Bear Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Create, read, search, and organize your Drafto notes and notebooks.	MCP server for Bear notes — read, search, create, edit, tag, and manage notes via CloudKit
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Drafto Tools (0)

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

Better Bear 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).

Drafto Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Better Bear Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Drafto is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Better Bear belongs to Knowledge & Memory using local stdio subprocess. Select Drafto when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and Better Bear when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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