What is the key difference between 404.directory and Navigator?

404.directory belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Navigator belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install 404.directory or Navigator 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 404.directory and Navigator free or paid?

404.directory operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Navigator operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

404.directory lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Navigator lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both 404.directory and Navigator 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

404.directory vs Navigator

In-depth architectural comparison of the 404.directory and Navigator 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

404.directory

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Navigator

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose 404.directory if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Navigator if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose 404.directory when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore 404.directory Details

Choose Navigator when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Navigator Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	4 404.directory Developer Tools	N Navigator Developer Tools
Summary	Read-only tools for agents to understand public webpages and verify deployments with evidence.	Read-only repo navigation and progressive disclosure; BM25 locator with registered evidence.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

404.directory Tools (0)

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

Navigator 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).

404.directory Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "404-directory": {
      "url": "https://404.directory"
    }
  }
}

Navigator Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "navigator": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "-p"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

404.directory is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Navigator belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select 404.directory when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Navigator when you require tools for developer tools.

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