What is the key difference between Freshvault and Rag Vault?

Freshvault belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Rag Vault belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Freshvault or Rag Vault 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 Freshvault and Rag Vault free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Freshvault lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Rag Vault lists 0 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Freshvault and Rag Vault 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Freshvault vs Rag Vault

In-depth architectural comparison of the Freshvault and Rag Vault 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

Freshvault

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

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

Rag Vault

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Freshvault if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Rag Vault 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 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

Choose Rag Vault 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 Rag Vault Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Freshvault Knowledge & Memory	Rag Vault Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Local semantic search over your Obsidian vault - always fresh, never reindex.	Local RAG MCP server with hybrid search, PDF/DOCX support, and zero-config setup
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Freshvault Tools (0)

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

Rag Vault 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).

Freshvault Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Rag Vault Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rag-vault": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "github:RobThePCGuy/rag-vault"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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