What is the key difference between Hevy (unofficial) and Shorttext?

Hevy (unofficial) belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Shorttext belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Hevy (unofficial) or Shorttext 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 Hevy (unofficial) and Shorttext free or paid?

Hevy (unofficial) operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Shorttext operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Hevy (unofficial) lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Shorttext lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Hevy (unofficial) and Shorttext 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 Hevy (unofficial) or Shorttext 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 Hevy (unofficial) and Shorttext free to use, or do they require API keys?

Hevy (unofficial) is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Shorttext 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 Hevy (unofficial) and Shorttext at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both hevy-unofficial and shorttext 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, Hevy (unofficial) has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Shorttext holds a Quality Score of 41 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Hevy (unofficial) vs Shorttext

In-depth architectural comparison of the Hevy (unofficial) and Shorttext 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

Hevy (unofficial)

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Shorttext

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Hevy (unofficial) if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Shorttext 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 Hevy (unofficial) 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 Hevy (unofficial) Details

Choose Shorttext 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 Shorttext Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	H Hevy (unofficial) Developer Tools	S Shorttext Developer Tools
Summary	Create Hevy routines and analyze your training from chat. Unofficial; BYO Hevy PRO API key.	Paste short text, get a shareable URL. Read any by slug; create with an API key.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Hevy (unofficial) Tools (0)

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

Shorttext 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).

Hevy (unofficial) Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Shorttext Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shorttext": {
      "url": "https://shorttext.com"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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