Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Evc Team Relay Mcp vs Easy Obsidian Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Evc Team Relay Mcp and Easy Obsidian Mcp 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

Evc Team Relay Mcp
Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio
Quality: 33/100 (Emerging) | Auth: API Key required
Easy Obsidian Mcp
Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio
Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required
Verdict Summary: Choose Evc Team Relay Mcp if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Easy Obsidian Mcp 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?

Evc Team Relay Mcp logo

Choose Evc Team Relay Mcp 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: RELAY_CP_URL, RELAY_AGENT_KEY, RELAY_EMAIL, RELAY_PASSWORD.
  • Primary tools included: Read and list files in folder shares, Create or update files using agent key authentication, Supports agent key and email/password authentication modes.
Easy Obsidian Mcp logo

Choose Easy Obsidian Mcp 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: OBSIDIAN_API_KEY.
  • Primary tools included: Local filesystem access to Obsidian vault, Optional integration with Obsidian Local REST API plugin, Typo-tolerant full-text search across notes.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification
Evc Team Relay Mcp logo
Knowledge & Memory
Easy Obsidian Mcp logo
Knowledge & Memory
SummaryGive AI agents read/write access to your Obsidian vault via MCPInteract with Obsidian vaults for knowledge management. Create, read, update, and search notes. Works with local Obsidian vaults using filesystem access.
Category & ScopeKnowledge & MemoryKnowledge & Memory
Quality signal33/100 (Emerging)44/100 (Fair)
Transport ProtocolLocal Subprocess (stdio)Local Subprocess (stdio)
Auth RequirementAPI Key requiredAPI Key required
Pricing ModelFree / Open SourceFree / Open Source
Required Env Vars
RELAY_CP_URLRELAY_AGENT_KEYRELAY_EMAILRELAY_PASSWORD
OBSIDIAN_API_KEY
Compatible Clients
Claude DesktopCursorWindsurfClineVS Code
Claude DesktopCursorWindsurfClineVS Code
Install path signalnpx · lownpx · low
Engagement & Health 2 views 0 copies 0 upvotes 3 stars 2 views 0 copies 0 upvotes 16 stars
Verified / OfficialCommunity ListingCommunity Listing
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Evc Team Relay Mcp Tools (5)

Read and list files in folder shares
Create or update files using agent key authentication
Supports agent key and email/password authentication modes
Automatic token management and authentication
Compatible with multiple MCP clients like Claude Code and Codex CLI

Easy Obsidian Mcp Tools (5)

Local filesystem access to Obsidian vault
Optional integration with Obsidian Local REST API plugin
Typo-tolerant full-text search across notes
Support for Dataview query execution
Listing and reading of notes and folder structure

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).

Evc Team Relay Mcp Configuration
mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "evc-team-relay-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "evc-team-relay-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RELAY_CP_URL": "YOUR_RELAY_CP_URL_HERE",
        "RELAY_AGENT_KEY": "YOUR_RELAY_AGENT_KEY_HERE",
        "RELAY_EMAIL": "YOUR_RELAY_EMAIL_HERE",
        "RELAY_PASSWORD": "YOUR_RELAY_PASSWORD_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}
Easy Obsidian Mcp Configuration
mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "louis030195-easy-obsidian-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "louis030195-easy-obsidian-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OBSIDIAN_API_KEY": "YOUR_OBSIDIAN_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Evc Team Relay Mcp is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Easy Obsidian Mcp belongs to Knowledge & Memory using local stdio subprocess. Select Evc Team Relay Mcp when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and Easy Obsidian Mcp when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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