What is the key difference between Reclaim MCP Server and Temporal Cortex MCP?

Reclaim MCP Server belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution, while Temporal Cortex MCP belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Reclaim MCP Server or Temporal Cortex MCP 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 Reclaim MCP Server and Temporal Cortex MCP free or paid?

Reclaim MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Temporal Cortex MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (other).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Reclaim MCP Server lists 49 tools with 3 views and 4 GitHub stars. Temporal Cortex MCP lists 18 tools with 3 views and 13 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Reclaim MCP Server and Temporal Cortex MCP 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

Reclaim MCP Server vs Temporal Cortex MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Reclaim MCP Server and Temporal Cortex MCP 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

Reclaim MCP Server

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Temporal Cortex MCP

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 65/100 (Great) | Auth: other

Verdict Summary: Choose Reclaim MCP Server if you need specialized Workplace & Productivity tools running via a local process. Choose Temporal Cortex MCP if your workspace requires Workplace & Productivity integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Reclaim MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: RECLAIM_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: health_check, verify_connection, list_tasks.

Explore Reclaim MCP Server Details

Choose Temporal Cortex MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID, GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET, MICROSOFT_CLIENT_ID, TIMEZONE.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Reclaim MCP Server universalamateur Workplace & Productivity	Temporal Cortex MCP temporal-cortex Workplace & Productivity
Summary	Reclaim.ai calendar integration with 40 tools for tasks, habits, focus time, scheduling links, and productivity analytics.	AI-native calendar middleware for scheduling, availability, and conflict-free booking across Google Calendar, Outlook, and CalDAV. 15 tools across 5 layers: temporal context, calendar operations, multi-calendar availability, open scheduling, and Two-Phase Commit booking. Deterministic datetime resolution and RRULE expansion powered by Truth Engine.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Reclaim MCP Server Tools (49)

health_check

Check if the server is running.

verify_connection

Verify API connection by fetching current user info. Returns: Connection status with user details (id, email, name).

list_tasks

List active tasks from Reclaim.ai (excludes completed by default).

list_completed_tasks

List completed and archived tasks from Reclaim.ai.

get_task

Get a single task by ID.

create_task

Create a new task in Reclaim.ai for auto-scheduling.

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).

Reclaim MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "universalamateur-reclaim-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "reclaim-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RECLAIM_API_KEY": "YOUR_RECLAIM_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Temporal Cortex MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "temporal-cortex-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@temporal-cortex/cortex-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID": "YOUR_GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID_HERE",
        "GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET": "YOUR_GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET_HERE",
        "MICROSOFT_CLIENT_ID": "YOUR_MICROSOFT_CLIENT_ID_HERE",
        "TIMEZONE": "YOUR_TIMEZONE_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Reclaim MCP Server is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Temporal Cortex MCP belongs to Workplace & Productivity using local stdio subprocess. Select Reclaim MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on workplace & productivity and Temporal Cortex MCP when you require tools for workplace & productivity.

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