What is the key difference between Ntfy MCP and Gotify RMCP?

Ntfy MCP belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution, while Gotify RMCP belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Ntfy MCP or Gotify RMCP 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 Ntfy MCP and Gotify RMCP free or paid?

Ntfy MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Gotify RMCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Ntfy MCP lists 5 tools with 4 views and 44 GitHub stars. Gotify RMCP lists 6 tools with 4 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Ntfy MCP and Gotify RMCP 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Ntfy MCP vs Gotify RMCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Ntfy MCP and Gotify RMCP 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

Ntfy MCP

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Gotify RMCP

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Ntfy MCP if you need specialized Communication tools running via a local process. Choose Gotify RMCP if your workspace requires Communication integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Ntfy MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: NTFY_TOPIC.
Primary tools included: Sends notifications through ntfy, Exposes the notify_user MCP tool, Uses NTFY_TOPIC for topic selection.

Explore Ntfy MCP Details

Choose Gotify RMCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: GOTIFY_URL, GOTIFY_CLIENT_TOKEN, GOTIFY_APP_TOKEN, GOTIFY_MCP_HOST, GOTIFY_RMCP_SKIP_DOWNLOAD, GOTIFY_RMCP_VERSION, GOTIFY_RMCP_BINARY_VERSION, GOTIFY_RMCP_REPO.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Ntfy MCP teddyzxcv Communication	Gotify RMCP Communication
Summary	The MCP server that keeps you informed by sending the notification on phone using ntfy	Gotify notifications and app, client, and message management over MCP and CLI.
Category & Scope	Communication	Communication

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ntfy MCP Tools (5)

Sends notifications through ntfy

Exposes the notify_user MCP tool

Uses NTFY_TOPIC for topic selection

Runs locally with Node.js

Includes Cline configuration guidance

Gotify RMCP Tools (6)

One MCP tool with action-based Gotify operations

Stdio and Streamable HTTP MCP transports

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).

Ntfy MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "teddyzxcv-ntfy-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "teddyzxcv-ntfy-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NTFY_TOPIC": "YOUR_NTFY_TOPIC_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Gotify RMCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gotify-rmcp-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@dinglebear/rgotify"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOTIFY_URL": "YOUR_GOTIFY_URL_HERE",
        "GOTIFY_CLIENT_TOKEN": "YOUR_GOTIFY_CLIENT_TOKEN_HERE",
        "GOTIFY_APP_TOKEN": "YOUR_GOTIFY_APP_TOKEN_HERE",
        "GOTIFY_MCP_HOST": "YOUR_GOTIFY_MCP_HOST_HERE",
        "GOTIFY_RMCP_SKIP_DOWNLOAD": "YOUR_GOTIFY_RMCP_SKIP_DOWNLOAD_HERE",
        "GOTIFY_RMCP_VERSION": "YOUR_GOTIFY_RMCP_VERSION_HERE",
        "GOTIFY_RMCP_BINARY_VERSION": "YOUR_GOTIFY_RMCP_BINARY_VERSION_HERE",
        "GOTIFY_RMCP_REPO": "YOUR_GOTIFY_RMCP_REPO_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Ntfy MCP is categorized under Communication and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Gotify RMCP belongs to Communication using local stdio subprocess. Select Ntfy MCP when you need capabilities focused on communication and Gotify RMCP when you require tools for communication.

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