What is the key difference between Shelbymcp and ANotepad?

Shelbymcp belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while ANotepad belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Shelbymcp or ANotepad 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 Shelbymcp and ANotepad free or paid?

Shelbymcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). ANotepad operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Shelbymcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. ANotepad lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Shelbymcp and ANotepad 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.

How do I install Shelbymcp or ANotepad in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Shelbymcp and ANotepad free to use, or do they require API keys?

Shelbymcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . ANotepad operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Shelbymcp and ANotepad at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both shelbymcp and anotepad as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Shelbymcp has a Quality Score of 28 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. ANotepad holds a Quality Score of 37 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Shelbymcp vs ANotepad

In-depth architectural comparison of the Shelbymcp and ANotepad 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

Shelbymcp

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 28/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

ANotepad

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Shelbymcp if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose ANotepad 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 Shelbymcp 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 Shelbymcp Details

Choose ANotepad 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 ANotepad Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Shelbymcp Knowledge & Memory	ANotepad Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Knowledge-graph memory server for AI tools via MCP	AI access to your aNotepad online notes: read, search, write, and organize via 22 tools.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Shelbymcp Tools (0)

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

ANotepad 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).

Shelbymcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

ANotepad Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anotepad": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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