What is the key difference between Source Library and Upriver?

Source Library belongs to the Research category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Upriver belongs to the Research category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Source Library or Upriver 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 Source Library and Upriver free or paid?

Source Library operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Upriver operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Source Library lists 0 tools with 0 views and 14 GitHub stars. Upriver lists 2 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Source Library and Upriver 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 Source Library or Upriver 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 Source Library and Upriver free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both source-library and upriver 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, Source Library has a Quality Score of 41 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 14 GitHub stars. Upriver holds a Quality Score of 48 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Source Library vs Upriver

In-depth architectural comparison of the Source Library and Upriver 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

Source Library

Research · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Upriver

Research · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Source Library if you need specialized Research tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Upriver if your workspace requires Research integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Source Library when:

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

Explore Source Library Details

Choose Upriver when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Research domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: breakout_search_topics, breakout_list_topics.

Explore Upriver Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Source Library Research	U Upriver Research
Summary	Search rare historical texts with OCR, translations & DOI citations.	Know what's gaining traction online: breakout topics in tech, sports & politics, with citations.
Category & Scope	Research	Research
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Source Library Tools (0)

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

Upriver Tools (2)

breakout_search_topics

Search breakout topics by keyword.

breakout_list_topics

Browse breakout topics gaining traction right now.

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).

Source Library Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "source-library": {
      "url": "https://img.shields.io/badge/License-AGPL%20v3-blue.svg)](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0"
    }
  }
}

Upriver Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "upriver": {
      "url": "https://mcp.upriver.ai/icon.png"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Source Library is categorized under Research and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Upriver belongs to Research using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Source Library when you need capabilities focused on research and Upriver when you require tools for research.

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