What is the key difference between TriliumNext (trilium Mcp) and Iknow?

TriliumNext (trilium Mcp) belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Iknow belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install TriliumNext (trilium Mcp) 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 TriliumNext (trilium Mcp) and Iknow free or paid?

TriliumNext (trilium Mcp) 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?

TriliumNext (trilium Mcp) 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 TriliumNext (trilium Mcp) 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 TriliumNext (trilium Mcp) 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 TriliumNext (trilium Mcp) and Iknow free to use, or do they require API keys?

TriliumNext (trilium Mcp) 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 TriliumNext (trilium Mcp) and Iknow at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both triliumnext-trilium-mcp 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, TriliumNext (trilium Mcp) has a Quality Score of 27 /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

TriliumNext (trilium Mcp) vs Iknow

In-depth architectural comparison of the TriliumNext (trilium Mcp) 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

TriliumNext (trilium Mcp)

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Iknow

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Verdict Summary: Choose TriliumNext (trilium Mcp) if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. 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 TriliumNext (trilium Mcp) when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore TriliumNext (trilium Mcp) 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 TriliumNext (trilium Mcp) Developer Tools	I Iknow Developer Tools
Summary	Read and write a self-hosted TriliumNext knowledge base over its ETAPI.	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

TriliumNext (trilium Mcp) 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).

TriliumNext (trilium Mcp) Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Iknow Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

TriliumNext (trilium Mcp) is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Iknow belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select TriliumNext (trilium Mcp) when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Iknow when you require tools for developer tools.

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