What is the key difference between Icloud Mcp and Knowtis?

Icloud Mcp belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Knowtis belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Icloud Mcp or Knowtis 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 Icloud Mcp and Knowtis free or paid?

Icloud Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Knowtis operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Icloud Mcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Knowtis lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Icloud Mcp and Knowtis 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 Icloud Mcp or Knowtis 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 Icloud Mcp and Knowtis free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both icloud-mcp and knowtis 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, Icloud Mcp has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Knowtis holds a Quality Score of 39 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Icloud Mcp vs Knowtis

In-depth architectural comparison of the Icloud Mcp and Knowtis 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

Icloud Mcp

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

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

Knowtis

Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Icloud Mcp if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Knowtis if your workspace requires Knowledge & Memory integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Icloud 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).

Explore Icloud Mcp Details

Choose Knowtis when:

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

Explore Knowtis Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	I Icloud Mcp Knowledge & Memory	Knowtis Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Apple Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Reminders, Notes, Messages and Safari via AppleScript or iCloud	Create, search and manage Knowtis collaborative notes from AI assistants.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Icloud Mcp Tools (0)

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

Knowtis 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).

Icloud Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "icloud-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "icloud-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Knowtis Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "knowtis": {
      "url": "https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-green?style=for-the-badge"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Icloud Mcp is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Knowtis belongs to Knowledge & Memory using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Icloud Mcp when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and Knowtis when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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