ultimate_mcp_server vs lumen
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ultimate_mcp_server by Dicklesworthstone | lumen by ory | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 149 | ★ 190 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 85 | 51 |
| Official | — | — |
| Categories | AI / LLM ToolsBrowser AutomationFile System | Developer ToolsAI / LLM ToolsSearch |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Last commit | 2 mo ago | this month |
ultimate_mcp_server · Summary
Comprehensive MCP server providing dozens of capabilities for AI agents including LLM delegation, browser automation, document processing, and cognitive memory systems.
lumen · Summary
Local semantic code search engine that reduces AI agent token usage by up to 66% through efficient code indexing.
ultimate_mcp_server · Use cases
- Complex document processing and analysis with OCR and structured data extraction
- Web automation and research across multiple sites with browser control
- Cost-optimized AI workflows through intelligent task delegation between models
lumen · Use cases
- Enhancing code search for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and OpenCode AI assistants
- Reducing AI processing costs for code analysis in large codebases
- Improving development efficiency by providing semantic code search
ultimate_mcp_server · Install
Installation
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/Dicklesworthstone/ultimate_mcp_server.git
cd ultimate_mcp_server- Install dependencies:
pip install -e .- For Claude Desktop integration, add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ultimate-mcp": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "ultimate_mcp_server"],
"env": {
"PYTHONPATH": "."
}
}
}
}- Run the server:
python -m ultimate_mcp_serverlumen · Install
Installation
Claude Code
/plugin marketplace add ory/claude-plugins
/plugin install lumen@oryVerify by starting a new Claude session and running /lumen:doctor.
Cursor
Lumen ships a native Cursor plugin bundle. Use Cursor's plugin installation workflow with the bundle in .cursor-plugin/ directory.
Codex
codecodex mcp add lumen -- "${CODEX_HOME:-$HOME/.codex}/lumen/scripts/run" stdioOpenCode
Add @ory/lumen-opencode to the plugin array in your opencode.json:
{
"plugin": ["@ory/lumen-opencode"]
}