Gotify RMCP vs Threadline MCP

A side-by-side look at the Gotify RMCP and Threadline MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Gotify RMCP logoGotify RMCPCommunication · Local subprocess (stdio)Gotify notifications and app, client, and message management over MCP and CLI.47FairAuth: api key requiredThreadline MCP logoThreadline MCPCommunication · Local subprocess (stdio)Agent-to-agent messaging relay. Discover agents, send messages, and receive replies. Zero-config.49FairAuth: not declared

Verdict: choose Gotify RMCP for communication work as a local process; choose Threadline MCP for communication as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Gotify RMCP logoChoose Gotify RMCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: API key required.
  • You have the keys it needs: 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.
Explore Gotify RMCP

Threadline MCP logoChoose Threadline MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
Explore Threadline MCP

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecGotify RMCP logoGotify RMCPThreadline MCP logoThreadline MCP
CategoryCommunicationCommunication
Quality signal47/100 · Fair49/100 · Fair
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthAPI key requiredNot declared
PricingFreeNot declared
Required env varsGOTIFY_URLGOTIFY_CLIENT_TOKENGOTIFY_APP_TOKENGOTIFY_MCP_HOSTGOTIFY_RMCP_SKIP_DOWNLOADGOTIFY_RMCP_VERSIONGOTIFY_RMCP_BINARY_VERSIONGOTIFY_RMCP_REPONone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars284
Directory activity 5 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
ToolsNot listedNot listed

Tools & capabilities

Gotify RMCP tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Threadline MCP 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.

Gotify RMCP

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"
      }
    }
  }
}

Threadline MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "threadline-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "instar"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Gotify RMCP is categorized under Communication and uses a local stdio subprocess. Threadline MCP belongs to Communication and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Gotify RMCP for communication work and Threadline MCP for communication.

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.

Gotify RMCP is listed as free. Auth: api key required. Threadline MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. 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 gotify-rmcp-2 and threadline-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Gotify RMCP has a quality signal of 47/100 (Fair) with 5 views, 0 installs and 2 GitHub stars. Threadline MCP has 49/100 (Fair) with 3 views, 0 installs and 84 GitHub stars.