What is the main functional difference between Ostrov retreat center and Scrivener MCP?

Ostrov retreat center is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. Scrivener MCP belongs to Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Ostrov retreat center for developer tools work and Scrivener MCP for knowledge & memory.

How do I install Ostrov retreat center or Scrivener MCP in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

Are Ostrov retreat center and Scrivener MCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

Ostrov retreat center has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Scrivener MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Can I run both Ostrov retreat center and Scrivener MCP at the same time in my AI client?

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add ostrov-retreat-center and writerslogic-scrivener-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Ostrov retreat center has a quality signal of 40/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Scrivener MCP has 61/100 (Good) with 18 views, 12 installs and 67 GitHub stars.

Ostrov retreat center vs Scrivener MCP

A side-by-side look at the Ostrov retreat center and Scrivener MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Ostrov retreat centerDeveloper Tools · Remote HTTP/SSEPublic retreat information, calendars and preliminary accommodation quotes for Ostrov in Karelia.40FairAuth: not declared

Scrivener MCPKnowledge & Memory · Local subprocess (stdio)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-mcp61GoodAuth: no auth required

Verdict: choose Ostrov retreat center for developer tools work over a hosted endpoint; choose Scrivener MCP for knowledge & memory as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Spec	O Ostrov retreat center	Scrivener MCP
Category	Developer Tools	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal	40/100 · Fair	61/100 · Good
Install command	Confirmed	Confirmed
Transport	Remote HTTP/SSE	Local subprocess (stdio)
Auth	Not declared	No auth required
Pricing	Not declared	Free
Required env vars	None listed	None listed
Verified owner	Community listing	Community listing
GitHub stars	0	67
Directory activity	0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes	18 views 12 installs 6 upvotes
Tools	Not listed	Not listed
Full listing	View Ostrov retreat center	View Scrivener MCP

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