What is the key difference between Mcp and Recall?

Mcp belongs to the Version Control category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Recall belongs to the Version Control category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Mcp or Recall 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 Mcp and Recall free or paid?

Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Recall operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Recall lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mcp and Recall 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 Mcp or Recall 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 Mcp and Recall free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mcp-92 and recall 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, Mcp has a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Recall holds a Quality Score of 30 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp vs Recall

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp and Recall 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

Mcp

Version Control · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Recall

Version Control · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Mcp if you need specialized Version Control tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Recall if your workspace requires Version Control integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Mcp Details

Choose Recall when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Recall Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mcp Version Control	R Recall Version Control
Summary	Official GitLab MCP Server	Persistent memory for Claude Code. Search, recall, and re-inject context from any session.
Category & Scope	Version Control	Version Control
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Tools (0)

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

Recall 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).

Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-92": {
      "url": "https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab"
    }
  }
}

Recall Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "recall": {
      "url": "https://gitlab.com/clauderecallhq/claude-recall-plugin"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Mcp is categorized under Version Control and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Recall belongs to Version Control using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Mcp when you need capabilities focused on version control and Recall when you require tools for version control.

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