What is the key difference between Aec and Just Signal?

Aec belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Just Signal belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Aec or Just Signal 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 Aec and Just Signal free or paid?

Aec operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Just Signal operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Aec lists 2 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. Just Signal lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Aec and Just Signal 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 Aec or Just Signal 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 Aec and Just Signal free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both aec and just-signal 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, Aec has a Quality Score of 49 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars. Just Signal holds a Quality Score of 30 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Aec vs Just Signal

In-depth architectural comparison of the Aec and Just Signal 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

Aec

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Just Signal

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 30/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Aec if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Just Signal if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Aec 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).
Primary tools included: scope_dispatch_matter, scope_briefing.

Explore Aec Details

Choose Just Signal 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 Just Signal Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Aec Developer Tools	J Just Signal Developer Tools
Summary	AEC subcontractor vendor procurement. Preview, V3 2027.	Keyless MCP for Just Signal: live quotes, report library, auditable scorecard, open publishing.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Aec Tools (2)

scope_dispatch_matter

send a matter to vendors and get live quotes

scope_briefing

daily briefing across all open matters

Just Signal 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).

Aec Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aec": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@scope-bid/scope-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Just Signal Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "just-signal": {
      "url": "https://www.ou-reports.com/mcp.html"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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