What is the key difference between Brewers Almanack and Scrivener MCP?

Brewers Almanack belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Scrivener MCP belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Brewers Almanack or Scrivener 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 Brewers Almanack and Scrivener MCP free or paid?

Brewers Almanack operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Scrivener MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Brewers Almanack lists 6 tools with 2 views and 2 GitHub stars. Scrivener MCP lists 6 tools with 16 views and 52 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Brewers Almanack and Scrivener 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

Brewers Almanack vs Scrivener MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Brewers Almanack and Scrivener 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

Brewers Almanack

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Scrivener MCP

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Brewers Almanack if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Scrivener MCP 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 Brewers Almanack 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).
Primary tools included: search_styles, search_ingredients, diagnose_off_flavour.

Explore Brewers Almanack Details

Choose Scrivener MCP 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).
Primary tools included: Scrivener 3 document access and editing, Deterministic writing analysis, Keyword and offline semantic search.

Explore Scrivener MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Brewers Almanack gregario Knowledge & Memory	Scrivener MCP writerslogic Knowledge & Memory
Summary	A brewing knowledge MCP server with beer styles (BJCP 2021), 113 hop varieties, malts, yeasts, water profiles, off-flavour diagnosis, recipe suggestions, and food pairings.	Connect Scrivener 3 writing projects to Claude and other AI assistants. 47 tools for document management, writing analysis, semantic search, character/plot memory, and content enhancement. Progressive skill loading, relationship engine with HMS triplets, and JS fallback for offline semantic search. npm i -g scrivener-mcp
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Brewers Almanack Tools (6)

search_styles

Search 85 BJCP beer styles by name, category, or characteristics. Returns vital statistics, overall impression, ingredients, and commercial examples.

search_ingredients

Search hops, malts, yeasts, and adjuncts by name, type, or characteristic. Filter by category or search across all.

diagnose_off_flavour

Identify off-flavours from taste or aroma descriptions. Returns the likely compound, causes, prevention steps, and styles where it may be acceptable.

match_water_profile

Find brewing water profiles by city name or beer style. Returns mineral composition (Ca, Mg, Na, Cl, SO4, HCO3) and style recommendations.

suggest_recipe

Generate a recipe for a target beer style. Returns grain bill, hop schedule, yeast selection, water profile, and process parameters.

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).

Brewers Almanack Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gregario-brewers-almanack": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "brewers-almanack"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Scrivener MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "writerslogic-scrivener-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "scrivener-setup"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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