Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Ris vs Recap
In-depth architectural comparison of the Ris and Recap 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
Ris
Legal · Local stdio
Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required
Recap
Legal · Local stdio
Quality: 25/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Ris if you need specialized Legal tools running via a local process. Choose Recap if your workspace requires Legal integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
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Choose Ris when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Legal domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
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Choose Recap when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Legal domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Ris Tools (0)
No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.
Recap 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).
Ris Configuration
Recap Configuration