What is the key difference between Envault and Tidebase?

Envault belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Tidebase belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Envault or Tidebase 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 Envault and Tidebase free or paid?

Envault operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Tidebase operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Envault lists 0 tools with 0 views and 3 GitHub stars. Tidebase lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Envault and Tidebase 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 Envault or Tidebase 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 Envault and Tidebase free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both envault and tidebase 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, Envault has a Quality Score of 45 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 3 GitHub stars. Tidebase holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Envault vs Tidebase

In-depth architectural comparison of the Envault and Tidebase 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

Envault

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Tidebase

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Envault if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Tidebase if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Envault 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 Envault Details

Choose Tidebase 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 Tidebase Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	E Envault Developer Tools	T Tidebase Developer Tools
Summary	Secure secret management with a Human-In-The-Loop (HITL) interceptor for agent mutations.	Inspect Tidebase agent runs, resolve approval gates, and trigger recovery from your AI assistant.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Envault Tools (0)

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

Tidebase 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).

Envault Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "envault": {
      "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DinanathDash/Envault/main/install.sh"
    }
  }
}

Tidebase Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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