What is the key difference between Ivygrep and Mindwtr?

Ivygrep belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Mindwtr belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Ivygrep or Mindwtr 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 Ivygrep and Mindwtr free or paid?

Ivygrep operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mindwtr operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Ivygrep lists 0 tools with 0 views and 6 GitHub stars. Mindwtr lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1,966 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Ivygrep and Mindwtr 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

Ivygrep vs Mindwtr

In-depth architectural comparison of the Ivygrep and Mindwtr 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

Ivygrep

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 29/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Mindwtr

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Ivygrep if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Mindwtr if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Ivygrep 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 Ivygrep Details

Choose Mindwtr 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 Mindwtr Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Ivygrep Developer Tools	Mindwtr Developer Tools
Summary	Local code search and task context packs for coding agents	Local task and project automation for Mindwtr.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ivygrep Tools (0)

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

Mindwtr 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).

Ivygrep Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Mindwtr Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Ivygrep is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Mindwtr belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Ivygrep when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Mindwtr when you require tools for developer tools.

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