What is the key difference between Github Twin and Lumen?

Github Twin belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Lumen belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Github Twin or Lumen 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 Github Twin and Lumen free or paid?

Github Twin operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Lumen operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Github Twin lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Lumen lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Github Twin and Lumen 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 Github Twin or Lumen 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 Github Twin and Lumen free to use, or do they require API keys?

Github Twin is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Lumen 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 Github Twin and Lumen at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both github-twin and lumen 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, Github Twin has a Quality Score of 37 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Lumen holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Github Twin vs Lumen

In-depth architectural comparison of the Github Twin and Lumen 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

Github Twin

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Lumen

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Github Twin if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Lumen 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 Github Twin 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 Github Twin Details

Choose Lumen 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 Lumen Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	G Github Twin Knowledge & Memory	L Lumen Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Personal RAG over your GitHub history (commits, code, reviews), served to Claude Code over MCP.	Self-hostable agentic-AI LMS: catalog, RAG tutor, FSRS reviews, AI authoring, ingest.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Github Twin Tools (0)

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

Lumen 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).

Github Twin Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "github-twin": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "github-twin"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Lumen Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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