What is the key difference between Git and Anki MCP?

Git belongs to the Other Tools and Integrations category with local stdio execution, while Anki MCP belongs to the Other Tools and Integrations category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Git or Anki 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 Git and Anki MCP free or paid?

Git operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Anki MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Git lists 9 tools with 4 views and 90,185 GitHub stars. Anki MCP lists 40 tools with 0 views and 7 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Git and Anki 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Git vs Anki MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Git and Anki 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

Git

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 89/100 (Excellent) | Auth: No auth required

Anki MCP

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Git if you need specialized Other Tools and Integrations tools running via a local process. Choose Anki MCP if your workspace requires Other Tools and Integrations integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Git when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: create_entities, create_relations, add_observations.

Explore Git Details

Choose Anki MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: deck.deckNamesAndIds, deck.getDeckConfig, deck.deckNames.

Explore Anki MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Git VerifiedOther Tools and Integrations	Anki MCP ujisati Other Tools and Integrations
Summary	Tools to read, search, and manipulate Git repositories.	Manage your Anki collection with AnkiConnect & MCP
Category & Scope	Other Tools and Integrations

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Git Tools (9)

create_entities

Create multiple new entities in the knowledge graph

create_relations

Create multiple new relations between entities in the knowledge graph. Relations should be in active voice

add_observations

Add new observations to existing entities in the knowledge graph

delete_entities

Delete multiple entities and their associated relations from the knowledge graph

delete_observations

Delete specific observations from entities in the knowledge graph

delete_relations

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 Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "git": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Anki MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ujisati-anki-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Git is categorized under Other Tools and Integrations and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Anki MCP belongs to Other Tools and Integrations using local stdio subprocess. Select Git when you need capabilities focused on other tools and integrations and Anki MCP when you require tools for other tools and integrations.