What is the key difference between Iknow and The Snip?

Iknow belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while The Snip belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Iknow or The Snip 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 Iknow and The Snip free or paid?

Iknow operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). The Snip operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Iknow lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. The Snip lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Iknow and The Snip 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 Iknow or The Snip 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 Iknow and The Snip free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both iknow and the-snip 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, Iknow has a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. The Snip holds a Quality Score of 30 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Iknow vs The Snip

In-depth architectural comparison of the Iknow and The Snip 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

Iknow

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

The Snip

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 30/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Iknow if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose The Snip 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 Iknow 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 Iknow Details

Choose The Snip 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 The Snip Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	I Iknow Developer Tools	T The Snip Developer Tools
Summary	Knowledge base MCP for AI agents on iknow.dev. Search, read, and maintain via OAuth.	Team knowledge base for snippets, API calls and docs. Agents search and file items; humans review.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Iknow Tools (0)

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

The Snip 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).

Iknow Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "iknow": {
      "url": "https://iknow.dev"
    }
  }
}

The Snip Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "the-snip": {
      "url": "https://the-snip.com"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Iknow is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, The Snip belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Iknow when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and The Snip when you require tools for developer tools.

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