What is the key difference between Agentcite and Lens?

Agentcite belongs to the Research category with local stdio execution, while Lens belongs to the Research category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Agentcite or Lens 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 Agentcite and Lens free or paid?

Agentcite operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Lens operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Agentcite lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Lens lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Agentcite and Lens 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 Agentcite or Lens 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 Agentcite and Lens free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both agentcite and lens-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, Agentcite has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Lens holds a Quality Score of 53 /100 ( Good ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Agentcite vs Lens

In-depth architectural comparison of the Agentcite and Lens 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

Agentcite

Research · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Lens

Research · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Agentcite when:

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

Explore Agentcite Details

Choose Lens when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Research domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: create_digital_twin_lens, add_lens_knowledge, get_lens_status.

Explore Lens Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Agentcite Research	Lens Research
Summary	Fabrication-free, DOI-backed citations for AI agents — real openAlex sources, never hallucinated.	Build an AI chatbot from your own content that answers with citations: FAQ, docs, coach, support.
Category & Scope	Research	Research
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Agentcite Tools (0)

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

Lens Tools (3)

create_digital_twin_lens

add_lens_knowledge

get_lens_status

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).

Agentcite Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Lens Configuration