What is the key difference between Fresh Jots and Upnote Lens Mcp?

Fresh Jots belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Upnote Lens Mcp belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Fresh Jots or Upnote Lens Mcp 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 Fresh Jots and Upnote Lens Mcp free or paid?

Fresh Jots operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Upnote Lens Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Fresh Jots lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Upnote Lens Mcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Fresh Jots and Upnote Lens Mcp 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 Fresh Jots or Upnote Lens Mcp 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 Fresh Jots and Upnote Lens Mcp free to use, or do they require API keys?

Fresh Jots is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Upnote Lens Mcp 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 Fresh Jots and Upnote Lens Mcp at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both fresh-jots and upnote-lens-mcp 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, Fresh Jots has a Quality Score of 36 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Upnote Lens Mcp holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Fresh Jots vs Upnote Lens Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Fresh Jots and Upnote Lens 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

Fresh Jots

Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Upnote Lens Mcp

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Fresh Jots if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Upnote Lens 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?

Choose Fresh Jots 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 Fresh Jots Details

Choose Upnote Lens Mcp 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 Upnote Lens Mcp Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	F Fresh Jots Knowledge & Memory	U Upnote Lens Mcp Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Read and write your Fresh Jots notes from Claude, Cursor, and any MCP client.	Read, search, and summarize your UpNote notes — and create new ones.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Fresh Jots Tools (0)

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

Upnote Lens Mcp 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).

Fresh Jots Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fresh-jots": {
      "url": "https://smithery.ai/badge/arsphy/freshjots-mcp)](https://smithery.ai/servers/arsphy/freshjots-mcp"
    }
  }
}

Upnote Lens Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "upnote-lens-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "upnote-lens-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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