What is the key difference between Knowtis and MarkIt?

Knowtis belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while MarkIt belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Knowtis or MarkIt 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 Knowtis and MarkIt free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Knowtis lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. MarkIt lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both knowtis and markit 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, Knowtis has a Quality Score of 39 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars. MarkIt holds a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Knowtis vs MarkIt

In-depth architectural comparison of the Knowtis and MarkIt 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

Knowtis

Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

MarkIt

Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Knowtis if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose MarkIt 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 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

Choose MarkIt 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 MarkIt Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Knowtis Knowledge & Memory	M MarkIt Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Create, search and manage Knowtis collaborative notes from AI assistants.	Search, save, and set reminders in your personal MarkIt library of links, posts, and notes.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Knowtis Tools (0)

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

MarkIt 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).

Knowtis Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

MarkIt Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markit": {
      "url": "https://mark-it.co"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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