What is the key difference between Volta MCP Server and MCP Server Vault?

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

How do I install Volta MCP Server or MCP Server Vault 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 MCP Server Vault free or paid?

Volta MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP Server Vault 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. MCP Server Vault lists 7 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Volta MCP Server and MCP Server Vault 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 MCP Server Vault

In-depth architectural comparison of the Volta MCP Server and MCP Server Vault 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

MCP Server Vault

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Volta MCP Server if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Server Vault 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 MCP Server Vault 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: list_vault_items, get_vault_metadata, reveal_secret_via_send.

Explore MCP Server Vault Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Volta MCP Server iamredmh Security	MCP Server Vault 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.	Bitwarden/Vaultwarden for agents: list tagged items, TOTP codes, one-time Sends, save new secrets.
Category & Scope	Security

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.

MCP Server Vault Tools (7)

list_vault_items

List items from `mcp-exposed` and `mcp-agent-created`. Returns metadata only — no secret values.

get_vault_metadata

Get full metadata for a named item (name, type, username, URIs, custom fields, expiry). No password/secret.

reveal_secret_via_send

Reveal a secret via a Bitwarden Send (E2E-encrypted one-time URL with configurable TTL and max-views).

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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Server Vault Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-vault": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@aiwerk/mcp-server-vault"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

More alternatives to Volta MCP Server More alternatives to MCP Server Vault Security category hub