What is the key difference between Video Assistant Mcp and Vidnotes?

Video Assistant Mcp belongs to the Multimedia Process category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Vidnotes belongs to the Multimedia Process category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Video Assistant Mcp or Vidnotes 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 Video Assistant Mcp and Vidnotes free or paid?

Video Assistant Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Vidnotes operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Video Assistant Mcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Vidnotes lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Video Assistant Mcp and Vidnotes 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 Video Assistant Mcp or Vidnotes 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 Video Assistant Mcp and Vidnotes free to use, or do they require API keys?

Video Assistant Mcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Vidnotes 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 Video Assistant Mcp and Vidnotes at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both video-assistant-mcp and vidnotes 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, Video Assistant Mcp has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Vidnotes holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Video Assistant Mcp vs Vidnotes

In-depth architectural comparison of the Video Assistant Mcp and Vidnotes 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

Video Assistant Mcp

Multimedia Process · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Vidnotes

Multimedia Process · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Video Assistant Mcp if you need specialized Multimedia Process tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Vidnotes if your workspace requires Multimedia Process integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Video Assistant Mcp when:

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

Explore Video Assistant Mcp Details

Choose Vidnotes when:

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

Explore Vidnotes Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	V Video Assistant Mcp Multimedia Process	V Vidnotes Multimedia Process
Summary	Video analysis AI: transcripts, summaries, visual scenes/shots, clips, answers in natural language.	Turn any video into transcripts, summaries, chapters, and comparisons for your AI agent.
Category & Scope	Multimedia Process	Multimedia Process
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Video Assistant Mcp Tools (0)

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

Vidnotes 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).

Video Assistant Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "video-assistant-mcp": {
      "url": "https://mcp-assistant.valossa.com/documentation"
    }
  }
}

Vidnotes Configuration