What is the key difference between Scrivener MCP and Zoteus?

Scrivener MCP belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Zoteus belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Scrivener MCP or Zoteus 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 Scrivener MCP and Zoteus free or paid?

Scrivener MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Zoteus operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Scrivener MCP lists 6 tools with 16 views and 51 GitHub stars. Zoteus lists 0 tools with 0 views and 29 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Scrivener MCP and Zoteus 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

Scrivener MCP vs Zoteus

In-depth architectural comparison of the Scrivener MCP and Zoteus 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

Scrivener MCP

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Zoteus

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Scrivener MCP if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Zoteus if your workspace requires Knowledge & Memory integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Scrivener MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Scrivener 3 document access and editing, Deterministic writing analysis, Keyword and offline semantic search.

Explore Scrivener MCP Details

Choose Zoteus when:

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

Explore Zoteus Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Scrivener MCP writerslogic Knowledge & Memory	Z Zoteus Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Connect Scrivener 3 writing projects to Claude and other AI assistants. 47 tools for document management, writing analysis, semantic search, character/plot memory, and content enhancement. Progressive skill loading, relationship engine with HMS triplets, and JS fallback for offline semantic search. npm i -g scrivener-mcp	The everything Zotero MCP server — Web API v3 + local API, safe writes, citations, search.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Scrivener MCP Tools (6)

Scrivener 3 document access and editing

Deterministic writing analysis

Keyword and offline semantic search

Character, plot, and project memory tracking

AI-assisted generation and content enhancement

Progressive skill loading

Zoteus 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).

Scrivener MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "writerslogic-scrivener-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "scrivener-setup"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Zoteus Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zoteus": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@oscardvs/zoteus"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Scrivener MCP is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Zoteus belongs to Knowledge & Memory using local stdio subprocess. Select Scrivener MCP when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and Zoteus when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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