What is the key difference between Volta MCP Server and AI Distiller MCP?

Volta MCP Server belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while AI Distiller MCP belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Volta MCP Server or AI Distiller 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 Volta MCP Server and AI Distiller MCP free or paid?

Volta MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). AI Distiller MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Volta MCP Server lists 2 tools with 3 views and 1 GitHub stars. AI Distiller MCP lists 16 tools with 4 views and 168 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Volta MCP Server and AI Distiller 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

Volta MCP Server vs AI Distiller MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Volta MCP Server and AI Distiller 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

Volta MCP Server

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

AI Distiller MCP

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 65/100 (Great) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Volta MCP Server if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose AI Distiller MCP if your workspace requires Security integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Volta MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: create_volta_note, read_volta_note.

Explore Volta MCP Server Details

Choose AI Distiller MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: distill_file, distill_directory, distill_with_dependencies.

Explore AI Distiller MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Volta MCP Server iamredmh Security	AI Distiller MCP janreges Security
Summary	Burn-after-read encrypted notes for AI agents. Create and read self-destructing notes via Volta Notes with AES-256-GCM E2E encryption — the decryption key never leaves the URL fragment. Secure credential handoff between users and agents without secrets appearing in chat history.	Extracts essential code structure from large codebases into AI-digestible format, helping AI agents write code that correctly uses existing APIs on the first attempt.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Volta MCP Server Tools (2)

create_volta_note

Creates an encrypted note and returns a one-time URL.

read_volta_note

Reads and permanently destroys a Volta note.

AI Distiller MCP Tools (16)

distill_file

Extracts essential code structure from a single file - the core functionality of AI Distiller. Returns clean, structured code signatures optimized for AI context windows. USAGE: Essential for providing accurate code context to AI assistants. Automatically detects language and extracts API signatures, types, and structure while removing unnecessary implementation details.

distill_directory

Extracts essential code structure from entire directories - the core functionality of AI Distiller. Processes all supported programming languages and returns structured API/code signatures optimized for AI context windows. USAGE: Perfect for understanding codebases, API discovery, and providing accurate code context to AI assistants. Supports filtering by visibility levels, file patterns, and content types.

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).

Volta MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "iamredmh-volta-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "method"
      ]
    }
  }
}

AI Distiller MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "janreges-ai-distiller-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@janreges/ai-distiller-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Volta MCP Server is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, AI Distiller MCP belongs to Security using local stdio subprocess. Select Volta MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on security and AI Distiller MCP when you require tools for security.

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