What is the key difference between Octopus.do and XTiles?

Octopus.do belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while XTiles belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Octopus.do or XTiles 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 Octopus.do and XTiles free or paid?

Octopus.do operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). XTiles operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Octopus.do lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. XTiles lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Octopus.do and XTiles 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

Octopus.do vs XTiles

In-depth architectural comparison of the Octopus.do and XTiles 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

Octopus.do

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 25/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

XTiles

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Octopus.do if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose XTiles 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 Octopus.do 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 Octopus.do Details

Choose XTiles 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 XTiles Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	O Octopus.do Knowledge & Memory	X XTiles Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Read and edit octopus.do visual sitemaps: pages, blocks and review notes, as the signed-in user.	Read and structure notes, projects, tasks, and pages in the xTiles visual workspace.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Octopus.do Tools (0)

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

XTiles 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).

Octopus.do Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "octopus-do": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "octopus-do"
      ]
    }
  }
}

XTiles Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xtiles": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "xtiles"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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