Ghl MCP Server vs Hindsight
A side-by-side look at the Ghl MCP Server and Hindsight MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Ghl MCP Server for customer data platforms work as a local process; choose Hindsight for knowledge & memory as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Ghl MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Customer Data Platforms domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
ghl_search_contacts, ghl_get_contact, ghl_create_contact.
Choose Hindsight when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
HINDSIGHT_API_LLM_API_KEY, HINDSIGHT_API_LLM_PROVIDER, HINDSIGHT_DB_PASSWORD.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Customer Data Platforms | Knowledge & Memory |
| Quality signal | 56/100 · Good | 57/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | API key required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | HINDSIGHT_API_LLM_API_KEYHINDSIGHT_API_LLM_PROVIDERHINDSIGHT_DB_PASSWORD |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 1 | 53,323 |
| Directory activity | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 14 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 64 | Not listed |
| Full listing | View Ghl MCP Server | View Hindsight |
Tools & capabilities
Ghl MCP Server tools 64
ghl_search_contactsSearch contacts in GoHighLevel by query, tags, filters, or custom fields. Returns paginated results. Args: - query (string): Search term (name, email, phone) - locationId (string): Location ID (uses default if omitted) - limit (number): Results per page (1-100, default 20) - filters (object): Advanced filters like tags, date ranges, custom fields Returns: List of contacts with pagination metadata.ghl_get_contactGet a single contact by ID with all details including custom fields, tags, and activity.ghl_create_contactCreate a new contact in GoHighLevel. Args: - firstName, lastName, email, phone (strings): Basic contact info - tags (string[]): Tags to apply - source (string): Lead source - customFields (array): Custom field values as [{id, field_value}] - locationId (string): Location ID (uses default if omitted) Returns: Created contact object with ID.ghl_update_contactUpdate an existing contact. Only pass fields you want to change.ghl_delete_contactPermanently delete a contact. This cannot be undone.ghl_upsert_contactCreate or update a contact by email/phone. If a match is found, updates; otherwise creates new.ghl_add_contact_tagsAdd one or more tags to a contact.ghl_remove_contact_tagsRemove one or more tags from a contact.ghl_get_contact_notesGet all notes for a contact.ghl_create_contact_noteAdd a note to a contact.ghl_delete_contact_noteDelete a specific note from a contact.ghl_get_contact_tasksGet all tasks for a contact.- +52 more on the listing page
Hindsight tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Ghl MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"ghl-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@northrosetech/ghl-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
Hindsight
{
"mcpServers": {
"vectorize-io-hindsight": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@vectorize-io/hindsight-coding-agents"
],
"env": {
"HINDSIGHT_API_LLM_API_KEY": "YOUR_HINDSIGHT_API_LLM_API_KEY_HERE",
"HINDSIGHT_API_LLM_PROVIDER": "YOUR_HINDSIGHT_API_LLM_PROVIDER_HERE",
"HINDSIGHT_DB_PASSWORD": "YOUR_HINDSIGHT_DB_PASSWORD_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Ghl MCP Server is categorized under Customer Data Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. Hindsight belongs to Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Ghl MCP Server for customer data platforms work and Hindsight for knowledge & memory.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Ghl MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Hindsight is listed as free. Auth: api key required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add ghl-mcp-server and vectorize-io-hindsight as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Ghl MCP Server has a quality signal of 56/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars. Hindsight has 57/100 (Good) with 14 views, 0 installs and 53,323 GitHub stars.