What is the key difference between Voicemode and Zernote?

Voicemode belongs to the Speech-to-Text category with local stdio execution, while Zernote belongs to the Speech-to-Text category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Voicemode or Zernote 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 Voicemode and Zernote free or paid?

Voicemode operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Zernote operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Voicemode lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Zernote lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Voicemode and Zernote 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 Voicemode or Zernote 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 Voicemode and Zernote free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both voicemode and zernote 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, Voicemode has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Zernote holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Voicemode vs Zernote

In-depth architectural comparison of the Voicemode and Zernote 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

Voicemode

Speech-to-Text · Local stdio

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

Zernote

Speech-to-Text · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Voicemode if you need specialized Speech-to-Text tools running via a local process. Choose Zernote if your workspace requires Speech-to-Text integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Voicemode when:

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

Explore Voicemode Details

Choose Zernote when:

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

Explore Zernote Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	V Voicemode Speech-to-Text	Z Zernote Speech-to-Text
Summary	Natural voice conversations for AI assistants - STT/TTS via MCP	User research workspace to transcribe interviews and turn conversations into insights.
Category & Scope	Speech-to-Text	Speech-to-Text
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Voicemode Tools (0)

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

Zernote 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).

Voicemode Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "voicemode": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "voicemode"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Zernote Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zernote": {
      "url": "https://zernote.com"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Voicemode is categorized under Speech-to-Text and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Zernote belongs to Speech-to-Text using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Voicemode when you need capabilities focused on speech-to-text and Zernote when you require tools for speech-to-text.

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