What is the key difference between Writespace MCP and MagicSlides?

Writespace MCP belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while MagicSlides belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Writespace MCP or MagicSlides 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 Writespace MCP and MagicSlides free or paid?

Writespace MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MagicSlides operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Writespace MCP lists 16 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. MagicSlides lists 15 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Writespace MCP and MagicSlides 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

Writespace MCP vs MagicSlides

In-depth architectural comparison of the Writespace MCP and MagicSlides 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

Writespace MCP

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

MagicSlides

Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Writespace 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: list_workspaces, list_folders, list_docs.

Explore Writespace MCP Details

Choose MagicSlides when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: create_presentation, create_presentation_from_slots, update_presentation.

Explore MagicSlides Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	W Writespace MCP Knowledge & Memory	M MagicSlides Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Persistent docs and memory for AI agents — read, write, organize & search a shared workspace.	Create presentations, docs, sheets and meeting notes from chat. Hosted link, editor, PPTX & PDF.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Writespace MCP Tools (16)

list_workspaces

List every workspace you belong to

list_folders

List folders, optionally nested under a parent

list_docs

List documents, optionally scoped to a folder; returns metadata per row

get_doc

Fetch a doc by ID — canonical Tiptap JSON + markdown rendering + metadata

Ranked full-text search with `<<match>>` snippets

query_docs

Find docs whose metadata contains a JSON object (Postgres JSONB `@>`)

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).

Writespace MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "writespace-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://app.writespace.io/mcp",
        "--header",
        "Authorization:${AUTH_HEADER}"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MagicSlides Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "magicslides-2": {
      "url": "https://www.magicslides.app"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Writespace MCP is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MagicSlides belongs to Knowledge & Memory using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Writespace MCP when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and MagicSlides when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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