What is the key difference between Epiphany and Freshvault?

Epiphany belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Freshvault belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Epiphany or Freshvault 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 Epiphany and Freshvault free or paid?

Epiphany operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Freshvault operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Epiphany lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. Freshvault lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Epiphany and Freshvault 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 Epiphany or Freshvault 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 Epiphany and Freshvault free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both epiphany and freshvault 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, Epiphany has a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars. Freshvault holds a Quality Score of 31 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Epiphany vs Freshvault

In-depth architectural comparison of the Epiphany and Freshvault 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

Epiphany

Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Freshvault

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Epiphany if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Freshvault 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 Epiphany when:

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

Explore Epiphany Details

Choose Freshvault 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 Freshvault Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	E Epiphany Knowledge & Memory	F Freshvault Knowledge & Memory
Summary	One private, local memory your AI tools share. Cross-model, on-device, never lose a session.	Local semantic search over your Obsidian vault - always fresh, never reindex.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Epiphany Tools (0)

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

Freshvault 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).

Epiphany Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "epiphany": {
      "url": "https://modelcontextprotocol.io"
    }
  }
}

Freshvault Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Epiphany is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Freshvault belongs to Knowledge & Memory using local stdio subprocess. Select Epiphany when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and Freshvault when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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