What is the key difference between Simplenote Mcp and Throughline?

Simplenote Mcp belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Throughline belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Simplenote Mcp or Throughline 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 Simplenote Mcp and Throughline free or paid?

Simplenote Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Throughline operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Simplenote Mcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Throughline lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Simplenote Mcp and Throughline 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 Simplenote Mcp or Throughline 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 Simplenote Mcp and Throughline free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both simplenote-mcp and throughline 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, Simplenote Mcp has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Throughline holds a Quality Score of 45 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Simplenote Mcp vs Throughline

In-depth architectural comparison of the Simplenote Mcp and Throughline 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

Simplenote Mcp

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Throughline

Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Simplenote Mcp if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Throughline 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 Simplenote Mcp 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 Simplenote Mcp Details

Choose Throughline 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 Throughline Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Simplenote Mcp Knowledge & Memory	T Throughline Knowledge & Memory
Summary	MCP server for reading Simplenote notes across macOS, Linux, and Windows	A persistent AI self you own — memory, persona, judgment — portable across all your AI hosts.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Simplenote Mcp Tools (0)

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

Throughline 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).

Simplenote Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Throughline Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "throughline": {
      "url": "https://getthroughline.ai"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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