What is the key difference between Git Mcp Server and Recall?

Git Mcp Server belongs to the Version Control category with local stdio execution, while Recall belongs to the Version Control category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Git Mcp Server or Recall 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 Git Mcp Server and Recall free or paid?

Git Mcp Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Recall operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Git Mcp Server lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Recall lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Git Mcp Server and Recall 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 Git Mcp Server or Recall 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 Git Mcp Server and Recall free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both git-mcp-server and recall 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, Git Mcp Server has a Quality Score of 28 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Recall holds a Quality Score of 30 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Git Mcp Server vs Recall

In-depth architectural comparison of the Git Mcp Server and Recall 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

Git Mcp Server

Version Control · Local stdio

Quality: 28/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Recall

Version Control · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 30/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Git Mcp Server if you need specialized Version Control tools running via a local process. Choose Recall if your workspace requires Version Control integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Git Mcp Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Git Mcp Server Details

Choose Recall when:

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

Explore Recall Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	G Git Mcp Server Version Control	R Recall Version Control
Summary	MCP server for GitLab and GitHub	Persistent memory for Claude Code. Search, recall, and re-inject context from any session.
Category & Scope	Version Control	Version Control
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Git Mcp Server Tools (0)

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

Recall 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).

Git Mcp Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "git-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "git-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Recall Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "recall": {
      "url": "https://gitlab.com/clauderecallhq/claude-recall-plugin"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Git Mcp Server is categorized under Version Control and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Recall belongs to Version Control using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Git Mcp Server when you need capabilities focused on version control and Recall when you require tools for version control.

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