What is the key difference between OmniFocus and Notra?

OmniFocus belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Notra belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install OmniFocus or Notra 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 OmniFocus and Notra free or paid?

OmniFocus operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Notra operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

OmniFocus lists 27 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. Notra lists 76 tools with 0 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both OmniFocus and Notra 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

OmniFocus vs Notra

In-depth architectural comparison of the OmniFocus and Notra 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

OmniFocus

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Notra

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose OmniFocus if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Notra if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose OmniFocus when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: list_projects, get_project, list_tasks.

Explore OmniFocus Details

Choose Notra when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: list_posts, get_post, update_post.

Explore Notra Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	O OmniFocus Developer Tools	N Notra Developer Tools
Summary	Full CRUD MCP server for OmniFocus via Omni Automation — tasks, projects, folders, tags, recurrence.	Access the Notra API for managing posts, brand identities, and integrations.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

OmniFocus Tools (27)

list_projects

Projects with optional filtering by status, folderId, flagged. Default excludes done/dropped. Limit (default 100).

get_project

Full project detail by stable ID

list_tasks

Tasks scoped by `projectId`, `folderId`, `inbox: true`, or `all: true` with optional status/tag/due/flagged filters. Limit (default 200).

get_task

Full task detail by stable ID — includes defer/planned/due dates, tags, repetition rule, parentTaskId

list_folders

Folders with optional status filter. Limit (default 200).

get_folder

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).

OmniFocus Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "omnifocus": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@scardis/omnifocus-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Notra Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "notra": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@usenotra/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

OmniFocus is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Notra belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select OmniFocus when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Notra when you require tools for developer tools.