What is the key difference between Gotify RMCP and Ntfy MCP?

Gotify RMCP belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution, while Ntfy MCP belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Gotify RMCP or Ntfy 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 Gotify RMCP and Ntfy MCP free or paid?

Gotify RMCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Ntfy MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Gotify RMCP lists 6 tools with 4 views and 2 GitHub stars. Ntfy MCP lists 5 tools with 4 views and 44 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Gotify RMCP and Ntfy 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

Gotify RMCP vs Ntfy MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Gotify RMCP and Ntfy 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

Gotify RMCP

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Ntfy MCP

Communication · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Gotify RMCP if you need specialized Communication tools running via a local process. Choose Ntfy MCP if your workspace requires Communication integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Gotify RMCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: GOTIFY_URL, GOTIFY_CLIENT_TOKEN, GOTIFY_APP_TOKEN, GOTIFY_MCP_HOST, GOTIFY_RMCP_SKIP_DOWNLOAD, GOTIFY_RMCP_VERSION, GOTIFY_RMCP_BINARY_VERSION, GOTIFY_RMCP_REPO.
Primary tools included: One MCP tool with action-based Gotify operations, Stdio and Streamable HTTP MCP transports, CLI access through rgotify.

Explore Gotify RMCP Details

Choose Ntfy MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: NTFY_TOPIC.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Gotify RMCP Communication	Ntfy MCP teddyzxcv Communication
Summary	Gotify notifications and app, client, and message management over MCP and CLI.	The MCP server that keeps you informed by sending the notification on phone using ntfy
Category & Scope	Communication	Communication

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Gotify RMCP Tools (6)

One MCP tool with action-based Gotify operations

Stdio and Streamable HTTP MCP transports

CLI access through rgotify

Notification sending and message inspection

Application and client management

Confirmation gates for destructive actions

Ntfy MCP Tools (5)

Sends notifications through ntfy

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).

Gotify RMCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gotify-rmcp-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@dinglebear/rgotify"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOTIFY_URL": "YOUR_GOTIFY_URL_HERE",
        "GOTIFY_CLIENT_TOKEN": "YOUR_GOTIFY_CLIENT_TOKEN_HERE",
        "GOTIFY_APP_TOKEN": "YOUR_GOTIFY_APP_TOKEN_HERE",
        "GOTIFY_MCP_HOST": "YOUR_GOTIFY_MCP_HOST_HERE",
        "GOTIFY_RMCP_SKIP_DOWNLOAD": "YOUR_GOTIFY_RMCP_SKIP_DOWNLOAD_HERE",
        "GOTIFY_RMCP_VERSION": "YOUR_GOTIFY_RMCP_VERSION_HERE",
        "GOTIFY_RMCP_BINARY_VERSION": "YOUR_GOTIFY_RMCP_BINARY_VERSION_HERE",
        "GOTIFY_RMCP_REPO": "YOUR_GOTIFY_RMCP_REPO_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Ntfy MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "teddyzxcv-ntfy-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "teddyzxcv-ntfy-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NTFY_TOPIC": "YOUR_NTFY_TOPIC_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Gotify RMCP is categorized under Communication and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Ntfy MCP belongs to Communication using local stdio subprocess. Select Gotify RMCP when you need capabilities focused on communication and Ntfy MCP when you require tools for communication.

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