What is the key difference between The Snip and Iknow?

The Snip belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Iknow belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install The Snip or Iknow 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 The Snip and Iknow free or paid?

The Snip operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Iknow operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

The Snip lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Iknow lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both The Snip and Iknow 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 The Snip or Iknow 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 The Snip and Iknow free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both the-snip and iknow 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, The Snip has a Quality Score of 30 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Iknow holds a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

The Snip vs Iknow

In-depth architectural comparison of the The Snip and Iknow 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

The Snip

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 30/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Iknow

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose The Snip when:

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

Explore The Snip Details

Choose Iknow when:

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

Explore Iknow Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	T The Snip Developer Tools	I Iknow Developer Tools
Summary	Team knowledge base for snippets, API calls and docs. Agents search and file items; humans review.	Knowledge base MCP for AI agents on iknow.dev. Search, read, and maintain via OAuth.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

The Snip Tools (0)

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

Iknow 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).

The Snip Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "the-snip": {
      "url": "https://the-snip.com"
    }
  }
}

Iknow Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "iknow": {
      "url": "https://iknow.dev"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

The Snip is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Iknow belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select The Snip when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Iknow when you require tools for developer tools.

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