What is the key difference between XTiles and ANotepad?

XTiles belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while ANotepad belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install XTiles or ANotepad 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 XTiles and ANotepad free or paid?

XTiles operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). ANotepad operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

XTiles lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. ANotepad lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both XTiles and ANotepad 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 XTiles or ANotepad 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 XTiles and ANotepad free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both xtiles and anotepad 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, XTiles has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. ANotepad holds a Quality Score of 37 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

XTiles vs ANotepad

In-depth architectural comparison of the XTiles and ANotepad 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

XTiles

Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

ANotepad

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose XTiles if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose ANotepad 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 XTiles 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).

Explore XTiles Details

Choose ANotepad 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 ANotepad Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	X XTiles Knowledge & Memory	ANotepad Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Read and structure notes, projects, tasks, and pages in the xTiles visual workspace.	AI access to your aNotepad online notes: read, search, write, and organize via 22 tools.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

XTiles Tools (0)

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

ANotepad 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).

XTiles Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xtiles": {
      "url": "https://xtiles.app"
    }
  }
}

ANotepad Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anotepad": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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