Ttctl vs Anytype MCP
A side-by-side look at the Ttctl and Anytype MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Ttctl for workplace & productivity work as a local process; choose Anytype MCP for workplace & productivity as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Ttctl when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: other.
Choose Anytype MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
OPENAPI_MCP_HEADERS. - You want tools like
Authorization, Anytype-Version, OPENAPI_MCP_HEADERS.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Workplace & Productivity | Workplace & Productivity |
| Quality signal | 44/100 · Fair | 65/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | other | API key required |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | OPENAPI_MCP_HEADERS |
| Verified owner | Community listing |
Tools & capabilities
Ttctl tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Anytype MCP tools 11
AuthorizationAnytype-VersionOPENAPI_MCP_HEADERSexpected_etagIf-Matchrequest_metadatarequest_keyIdempotency-Keydry_runcreate_missing_optionsauth_whoami
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Ttctl
{
"mcpServers": {
"ttctl": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"ttctl"
]
}
}
}
Anytype MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"anytype-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@anyproto/anytype-mcp"
],
"env": {
"OPENAPI_MCP_HEADERS": "YOUR_OPENAPI_MCP_HEADERS_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Ttctl is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. Anytype MCP belongs to Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Ttctl for workplace & productivity work and Anytype MCP for workplace & productivity.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Ttctl is listed as free. Auth: other. Anytype MCP is listed as free. Auth: api key required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add ttctl and anytype-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Ttctl has a quality signal of 44/100 (Fair) with 3 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Anytype MCP has 65/100 (Great) with 3 views, 0 installs and 526 GitHub stars.