What is the key difference between Botbell MCP and Gotify RMCP?

Botbell MCP belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution, while Gotify RMCP belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Botbell MCP or Gotify RMCP 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 Botbell MCP and Gotify RMCP free or paid?

Botbell MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Gotify RMCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Botbell MCP lists 4 tools with 3 views and 1 GitHub stars. Gotify RMCP lists 6 tools with 4 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Botbell MCP and Gotify RMCP 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

Botbell MCP vs Gotify RMCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Botbell MCP and Gotify RMCP 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

Botbell MCP

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Gotify RMCP

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Botbell MCP if you need specialized Communication tools running via a local process. Choose Gotify RMCP if your workspace requires Communication integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Botbell MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: BOTBELL_TOKEN, BOTBELL_EXTRA_TOKENS.
Primary tools included: botbell_list_bots, botbell_create_bot, botbell_send.

Explore Botbell MCP Details

Choose Gotify RMCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: GOTIFY_URL, GOTIFY_CLIENT_TOKEN, GOTIFY_APP_TOKEN, GOTIFY_MCP_HOST, GOTIFY_RMCP_SKIP_DOWNLOAD, GOTIFY_RMCP_VERSION, GOTIFY_RMCP_BINARY_VERSION, GOTIFY_RMCP_REPO.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Botbell MCP qq418716640 Communication	Gotify RMCP Communication
Summary	Send push notifications to iPhone, iPad, and Mac from AI assistants. Two-way messaging — users reply in the BotBell app, AI reads and continues. Supports action buttons, Markdown, and multi-bot management via PAT.	Gotify notifications and app, client, and message management over MCP and CLI.
Category & Scope	Communication

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Botbell MCP Tools (4)

botbell_list_bots

List all your bots. Use this to find the `bot_id` before sending.

botbell_create_bot

Create a new bot.

botbell_send

Send a push notification via a specific bot.

botbell_get_replies

Check for user replies to a specific bot.

Gotify RMCP Tools (6)

One MCP tool with action-based Gotify operations

Stdio and Streamable HTTP MCP transports

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).

Botbell MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "qq418716640-botbell-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "botbell"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BOTBELL_TOKEN": "YOUR_BOTBELL_TOKEN_HERE",
        "BOTBELL_EXTRA_TOKENS": "YOUR_BOTBELL_EXTRA_TOKENS_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Gotify RMCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gotify-rmcp-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@dinglebear/rgotify"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOTIFY_URL": "YOUR_GOTIFY_URL_HERE",
        "GOTIFY_CLIENT_TOKEN": "YOUR_GOTIFY_CLIENT_TOKEN_HERE",
        "GOTIFY_APP_TOKEN": "YOUR_GOTIFY_APP_TOKEN_HERE",
        "GOTIFY_MCP_HOST": "YOUR_GOTIFY_MCP_HOST_HERE",
        "GOTIFY_RMCP_SKIP_DOWNLOAD": "YOUR_GOTIFY_RMCP_SKIP_DOWNLOAD_HERE",
        "GOTIFY_RMCP_VERSION": "YOUR_GOTIFY_RMCP_VERSION_HERE",
        "GOTIFY_RMCP_BINARY_VERSION": "YOUR_GOTIFY_RMCP_BINARY_VERSION_HERE",
        "GOTIFY_RMCP_REPO": "YOUR_GOTIFY_RMCP_REPO_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Botbell MCP is categorized under Communication and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Gotify RMCP belongs to Communication using local stdio subprocess. Select Botbell MCP when you need capabilities focused on communication and Gotify RMCP when you require tools for communication.

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