2Captcha MCP vs Edict
A side-by-side look at the 2Captcha MCP and Edict MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose 2Captcha MCP for communication work as a local process; choose Edict for code execution as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose 2Captcha MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
TWOCAPTCHA_API_KEY. - You want tools like
twocaptcha_solve_normal, twocaptcha_solve_text, twocaptcha_solve_audio.
Choose Edict when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Code Execution domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
edict_schema, edict_version, edict_examples.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Communication | Code Execution |
| Quality signal | 53/100 · Good | 63/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | No auth required |
| Pricing | BYOK (pay the provider) | Free |
| Required env vars | TWOCAPTCHA_API_KEY | None listed |
Tools & capabilities
2Captcha MCP tools 28
twocaptcha_solve_normalfile_path` xor `file_base64twocaptcha_solve_texttexttwocaptcha_solve_audiofile (xor), `audio_langtwocaptcha_solve_gridfile (xor)twocaptcha_solve_canvasfile (xor)twocaptcha_solve_coordinatesfile (xor)twocaptcha_solve_rotatefiles: listtwocaptcha_solve_vkimagefiles`, `stepstwocaptcha_solve_recaptchasitekey`, `url`, `version`, `enterprisetwocaptcha_solve_hcaptchasitekey`, `urltwocaptcha_solve_turnstilesitekey`, `url` (+ `data`/`pagedata` for CF Challenge)twocaptcha_solve_funcaptchasitekey`, `url- +16 more on the listing page
Edict tools 22
edict_schemaReturns the full AST JSON Schema — the spec for how to write programsedict_versionReturns compiler version and capability infoedict_examplesReturns 41 example programs as JSON ASTs (includes schema snippet)edict_validateValidates AST structure (field names, types, node kinds)
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
2Captcha MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"2captcha-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"twocaptcha-mcp"
],
"env": {
"TWOCAPTCHA_API_KEY": "YOUR_TWOCAPTCHA_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Edict
{
"mcpServers": {
"sowiedu-edict": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"edict-lang"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
2Captcha MCP is categorized under Communication and uses a local stdio subprocess. Edict belongs to Code Execution and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick 2Captcha MCP for communication work and Edict for code execution.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
2Captcha MCP is bring-your-own-key: usage is billed by the API provider you supply a key for. Auth: api key required. Edict is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add 2captcha-mcp and sowiedu-edict as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, 2Captcha MCP has a quality signal of 53/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 3 GitHub stars. Edict has 63/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 12 GitHub stars.