What is the key difference between Research Hub and Infranodus MCP Server Infranodus?

Research Hub belongs to the Research category with local stdio execution, while Infranodus MCP Server Infranodus belongs to the Research category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Research Hub or Infranodus MCP Server Infranodus 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.

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Research Hub lists 6 tools with 2 views and 54 GitHub stars. Infranodus MCP Server Infranodus lists 40 tools with 3 views and 102 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Research Hub and Infranodus MCP Server Infranodus 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

Research Hub vs Infranodus MCP Server Infranodus

Q: Are Research Hub and Infranodus MCP Server Infranodus free or paid?

Research Hub operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Infranodus MCP Server Infranodus operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

In-depth architectural comparison of the Research Hub and Infranodus MCP Server Infranodus 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

Research Hub

Research · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Infranodus MCP Server Infranodus

Research · Local stdio

Quality: 68/100 (Great) | Auth: API Key required

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Research Hub when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Research domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: ZOTERO_API_KEY, ZOTERO_USER_ID, NOTEBOOKLM_API_KEY, GOOGLE_API_KEY, GOOGLE_OAUTH_CLIENT_ID, GOOGLE_OAUTH_CLIENT_SECRET.
Primary tools included: Unified search across arXiv, Semantic Scholar, PubMed, and CrossRef, Integration with Zotero for reference management, Obsidian note syncing and dashboard visualization.

Explore Research Hub Details

Choose Infranodus MCP Server Infranodus when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Research domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Research Hub WenyuChiou Research	Infranodus MCP Server Infranodus Research
Summary	Research workspace MCP integrating Zotero, Obsidian, and NotebookLM. Search papers (arXiv/Semantic Scholar/PubMed/CrossRef), ingest into Zotero, sync notes to Obsidian, verify NotebookLM briefs. All three external tools optional. pip install research-hub-pipeline then research-hub serve.	Map text into knowledge graphs to create a structured representation of conceptual relations and t…
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Research Hub Tools (6)

Unified search across arXiv, Semantic Scholar, PubMed, and CrossRef

Integration with Zotero for reference management

Obsidian note syncing and dashboard visualization

NotebookLM brief verification

Local-first vault management with structured memory

Live dashboard with actionable controls

Infranodus MCP Server Infranodus Tools (40)

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).

Research Hub Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wenyuchiou-research-hub": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "research-hub-pipeline"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ZOTERO_API_KEY": "YOUR_ZOTERO_API_KEY_HERE",
        "ZOTERO_USER_ID": "YOUR_ZOTERO_USER_ID_HERE",
        "NOTEBOOKLM_API_KEY": "YOUR_NOTEBOOKLM_API_KEY_HERE",
        "GOOGLE_API_KEY": "YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY_HERE",
        "GOOGLE_OAUTH_CLIENT_ID": "YOUR_GOOGLE_OAUTH_CLIENT_ID_HERE",
        "GOOGLE_OAUTH_CLIENT_SECRET": "YOUR_GOOGLE_OAUTH_CLIENT_SECRET_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Infranodus MCP Server Infranodus Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "infranodus-mcp-server-infranodus": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "infranodus-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Research Hub is categorized under Research and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Infranodus MCP Server Infranodus belongs to Research using local stdio subprocess. Select Research Hub when you need capabilities focused on research and Infranodus MCP Server Infranodus when you require tools for research.

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