What is the key difference between Grounded Reasoning and Envault?

Grounded Reasoning belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Envault belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Grounded Reasoning or Envault 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 Grounded Reasoning and Envault free or paid?

Grounded Reasoning operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Envault operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Grounded Reasoning lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Envault lists 0 tools with 0 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Grounded Reasoning and Envault 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 Grounded Reasoning or Envault 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 Grounded Reasoning and Envault free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both grounded-reasoning and envault 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, Grounded Reasoning has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Envault holds a Quality Score of 45 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 3 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Grounded Reasoning vs Envault

In-depth architectural comparison of the Grounded Reasoning and Envault 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

Grounded Reasoning

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Envault

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Grounded Reasoning if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Envault if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Grounded Reasoning when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Grounded Reasoning Details

Choose Envault when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Envault Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	G Grounded Reasoning Developer Tools	E Envault Developer Tools
Summary	Verify multi-hop relational claims before an agent asserts them — zero tokens, with proof paths.	Secure secret management with a Human-In-The-Loop (HITL) interceptor for agent mutations.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Grounded Reasoning Tools (0)

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

Envault 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).

Grounded Reasoning Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Envault Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "envault": {
      "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DinanathDash/Envault/main/install.sh"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Grounded Reasoning is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Envault belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Grounded Reasoning when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Envault when you require tools for developer tools.

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