What is the key difference between Shyn and Knowtis?

Shyn belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Knowtis belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Shyn or Knowtis 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 Shyn and Knowtis free or paid?

Shyn operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Knowtis operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Shyn lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Knowtis lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Shyn and Knowtis 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 Shyn or Knowtis 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 Shyn and Knowtis free to use, or do they require API keys?

Shyn is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Knowtis 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 Shyn and Knowtis at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both shyn and knowtis 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, Shyn has a Quality Score of 28 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Knowtis holds a Quality Score of 39 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Shyn vs Knowtis

In-depth architectural comparison of the Shyn and Knowtis 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

Shyn

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

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

Knowtis

Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Shyn if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Knowtis if your workspace requires Knowledge & Memory integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Shyn 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 Shyn Details

Choose Knowtis when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Knowtis Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Shyn Knowledge & Memory	Knowtis Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Local-first ambient memory for your Mac — pages, meetings, notes, encrypted on-device.	Create, search and manage Knowtis collaborative notes from AI assistants.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Shyn Tools (0)

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

Knowtis 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).

Shyn Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Knowtis Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "knowtis": {
      "url": "https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-green?style=for-the-badge"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Shyn is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Knowtis belongs to Knowledge & Memory using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Shyn when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and Knowtis when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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