What is the key difference between Locus and WinstonRedGuard MCP Server?

Locus belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while WinstonRedGuard MCP Server belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Locus or WinstonRedGuard MCP Server 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 Locus and WinstonRedGuard MCP Server free or paid?

Locus operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). WinstonRedGuard MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Locus lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. WinstonRedGuard MCP Server lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Locus and WinstonRedGuard MCP Server 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 Locus or WinstonRedGuard MCP Server 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 Locus and WinstonRedGuard MCP Server free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both locus and winstonredguard-mcp-server 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, Locus has a Quality Score of 36 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. WinstonRedGuard MCP Server holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Locus vs WinstonRedGuard MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Locus and WinstonRedGuard MCP Server 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

Locus

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

WinstonRedGuard MCP Server

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Locus if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose WinstonRedGuard MCP Server if your workspace requires Knowledge & Memory integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Locus 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 Locus Details

Choose WinstonRedGuard MCP Server 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 WinstonRedGuard MCP Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	L Locus Knowledge & Memory	W WinstonRedGuard MCP Server Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Hierarchical markdown memory palace for AI agents — structured palace navigation via MCP tools.	WinstonRedGuard monorepo bridge for MCP agents: governance, pipelines, memory, OSINT tools.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Locus Tools (0)

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

WinstonRedGuard MCP Server 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).

Locus Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "locus": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "locus-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

WinstonRedGuard MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Locus is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, WinstonRedGuard MCP Server belongs to Knowledge & Memory using local stdio subprocess. Select Locus when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and WinstonRedGuard MCP Server when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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