Clipy MCP vs Gaudio Developers MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Clipy MCP and Gaudio Developers MCP 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Clipy MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
• You have access to required keys: CLIPY_API_KEY.
• Primary tools included: search_memory, search_recordings, list_recordings.

Explore Clipy MCP Details

Choose Gaudio Developers MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
• You have access to required keys: GAUDIO_API_KEY.
• Primary tools included: gaudio_get_key_info, gaudio_list_models, gaudio_upload_file.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Clipy MCP manovagyanik1 Multimedia Process	Gaudio Developers MCP gaudiolab-jp Multimedia Process
Summary	Read your Clipy screen recordings from any agent: search your library, fetch timestamped transcripts, AI summaries, and key moments with video frames (click markers burned in) as inline images. Read-only, free API key. npx -y @clipy/mcp	Audio AI API for stem separation (vocal, drum, bass, guitar, piano), DME separation (dialogue, music, effects), and AI lyrics sync. 7 tools, 11 models, supports WAV/FLAC/MP3/M4A/MOV/MP4.
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "manovagyanik1-clipy-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@clipy/cli@latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CLIPY_API_KEY": "YOUR_CLIPY_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gaudiolab-jp-gaudio-developers-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@gaudiolab/mcp-developers"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GAUDIO_API_KEY": "YOUR_GAUDIO_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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