What is the key difference between OmniClip RAG and Screenpipe?

OmniClip RAG belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Screenpipe belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install OmniClip RAG or Screenpipe 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 OmniClip RAG and Screenpipe free or paid?

OmniClip RAG operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Screenpipe operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

OmniClip RAG lists 0 tools with 0 views and 45 GitHub stars. Screenpipe lists 0 tools with 1 views and 21,412 GitHub stars.

Can I use both OmniClip RAG and Screenpipe 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

OmniClip RAG vs Screenpipe

In-depth architectural comparison of the OmniClip RAG and Screenpipe 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

OmniClip RAG

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 33/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Screenpipe

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose OmniClip RAG if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Screenpipe 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 OmniClip RAG 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 OmniClip RAG Details

Choose Screenpipe 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 Screenpipe Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	OmniClip RAG Knowledge & Memory	Screenpipe Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Read-only local-first MCP server for private Markdown, PDF, and Tika-backed search on Windows.	Local-first workflow memory for AI agents. screenpipe lets MCP clients search selected screen, audio, app, and meeting context and turn real work into cited notes, SOPs, workflow reports, and automation candidates.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

OmniClip RAG Tools (0)

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

Screenpipe 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).

OmniClip RAG Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "omniclip-rag-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "omniclip-rag-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Screenpipe Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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