> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.meetgeek.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Local vs Cloud

> Choose the right MeetGeek MCP integration for your setup.

## Overview

MeetGeek offers two MCP server options. Both expose the same set of tools and meeting data — the difference is in how they run and how they authenticate.

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  <Tab title="Local MCP">
    The Local MCP server runs as a process on your own machine. Your MCP client (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) spawns it on demand and communicates over **stdio**.

    **Choose Local MCP if you:**

    * Are a developer or technical user comfortable with Node.js
    * Want full control over the server process and its environment
    * Are using a desktop MCP client like Claude Desktop or Cursor
    * Prefer to authenticate with an API key rather than OAuth

    |                       |                                              |
    | --------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
    | **Transport**         | stdio                                        |
    | **Installation**      | Node.js package on your machine              |
    | **Authentication**    | API key                                      |
    | **Updates**           | Manual (`npm update`)                        |
    | **Supported clients** | Claude Desktop, Cursor, any stdio MCP client |

    [Get started with Local MCP →](/mcp/local-mcp/introduction)
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Cloud MCP">
    The Cloud MCP server is hosted by MeetGeek. Your AI assistant connects to it over **HTTPS** using the Streamable HTTP transport. Nothing is installed on your machine.

    **Choose Cloud MCP if you:**

    * Want the simplest possible setup with nothing to install
    * Are using ChatGPT or Claude through their web or mobile interfaces
    * Prefer to authenticate with your existing MeetGeek account (Google or Microsoft)
    * Want automatic updates without managing a local package

    |                       |                                                        |
    | --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
    | **Transport**         | HTTP Streamable                                        |
    | **Installation**      | None                                                   |
    | **Authentication**    | OAuth via [auth.meetgeek.ai](https://auth.meetgeek.ai) |
    | **Updates**           | Automatic                                              |
    | **Supported clients** | ChatGPT, Claude (web/mobile), any HTTP MCP client      |

    [Get started with Cloud MCP →](/mcp/cloud-mcp/introduction)
  </Tab>
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