What is the key difference between Time Machine and Sefaria Library?

Time Machine belongs to the Education category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Sefaria Library belongs to the Education category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Time Machine or Sefaria Library 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 Time Machine and Sefaria Library free or paid?

Time Machine operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Sefaria Library operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Time Machine lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Sefaria Library lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Time Machine and Sefaria Library 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 Time Machine or Sefaria Library 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 Time Machine and Sefaria Library free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both time-machine and sefaria-library 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, Time Machine has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Sefaria Library holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Time Machine vs Sefaria Library

In-depth architectural comparison of the Time Machine and Sefaria Library 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

Time Machine

Education · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Sefaria Library

Education · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Time Machine when:

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

Explore Time Machine Details

Choose Sefaria Library when:

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

Explore Sefaria Library Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	T Time Machine Education	S Sefaria Library Education
Summary	AI-powered corporate learning platform — manage courses, users, and insights via Claude.	Access Sefaria's library of Jewish texts, commentaries, and learning schedules via MCP
Category & Scope	Education	Education
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Time Machine Tools (0)

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

Sefaria Library 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).

Time Machine Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "time-machine": {
      "url": "https://timeml.ai"
    }
  }
}

Sefaria Library Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sefaria-library": {
      "url": "https://www.sefaria.org"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Time Machine is categorized under Education and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Sefaria Library belongs to Education using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Time Machine when you need capabilities focused on education and Sefaria Library when you require tools for education.

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