What is the key difference between Naumu and Scrivener MCP?

Naumu belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Scrivener MCP belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Naumu or Scrivener MCP 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 Naumu and Scrivener MCP free or paid?

Naumu operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Scrivener MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Naumu lists 52 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Scrivener MCP lists 6 tools with 17 views and 66 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Naumu and Scrivener MCP 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

Naumu vs Scrivener MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Naumu and Scrivener 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.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Naumu

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Scrivener MCP

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Naumu if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Scrivener MCP 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 Naumu 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).
You have access to required keys: NAUMU_API_KEY, NAUMU_API_URL.
Primary tools included: naumu_list_graphs, naumu_create_graph, naumu_list_members.

Explore Naumu Details

Choose Scrivener MCP 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).
Primary tools included: Scrivener 3 document access and editing, Deterministic writing analysis, Keyword and offline semantic search.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Naumu Knowledge & Memory	Scrivener MCP writerslogic Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Search, extend, and act on your team's Naumu knowledge graph: notes, threads, and nodes.	Connect Scrivener 3 writing projects to Claude and other AI assistants. 47 tools for document management, writing analysis, semantic search, character/plot memory, and content enhancement. Progressive skill loading, relationship engine with HMS triplets, and JS fallback for offline semantic search. npm i -g scrivener-mcp
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Naumu Tools (52)

naumu_list_graphs

List every space (graph) the key can access, with ids, names, and roles

naumu_create_graph

Create a new, empty space owned by the authenticated user

naumu_list_members

List a space's members with their roles

naumu_whoami

Return who the calling key is (user, or bot identity with its graph and allowed tools)

naumu_get_schema

Get a space's schema (node types, attributes, connections)

naumu_update_schema

Replace the schema with a full new definition

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).

Naumu Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "naumu": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "-p",
        "@naumu/mcp",
        "naumu-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NAUMU_API_KEY": "YOUR_NAUMU_API_KEY_HERE",
        "NAUMU_API_URL": "YOUR_NAUMU_API_URL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Scrivener MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "writerslogic-scrivener-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "scrivener-setup"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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