What is the key difference between 4fetch and Extract?

4fetch belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Extract belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install 4fetch or Extract 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 4fetch and Extract free or paid?

4fetch operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Extract operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

4fetch lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Extract lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both 4fetch and Extract 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 4fetch or Extract 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 4fetch and Extract free to use, or do they require API keys?

4fetch is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Extract 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 4fetch and Extract at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both 4fetch and extract-2 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, 4fetch has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Extract holds a Quality Score of 29 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

4fetch vs Extract

In-depth architectural comparison of the 4fetch and Extract 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

4fetch

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Extract

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 29/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose 4fetch if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Extract 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 4fetch 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 4fetch Details

Choose Extract 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 Extract Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	4 4fetch Developer Tools	E Extract Developer Tools
Summary	Fetch a URL and get clean Markdown with metadata. No API key required; rate-limited per IP.	URL-to-Markdown API for AI pipelines — clean markdown with metadata and caching.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

4fetch Tools (0)

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

Extract 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).

4fetch Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "4fetch": {
      "url": "https://4fetch.com"
    }
  }
}

Extract Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "extract-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "extract-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

4fetch is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Extract belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select 4fetch when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Extract when you require tools for developer tools.

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