What is the key difference between AgentPhone and DialMCP?

AgentPhone belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while DialMCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install AgentPhone or DialMCP 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 AgentPhone and DialMCP free or paid?

AgentPhone operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). DialMCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

AgentPhone lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. DialMCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both AgentPhone and DialMCP 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 AgentPhone or DialMCP 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 AgentPhone and DialMCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both agentphone and dialmcp 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, AgentPhone has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. DialMCP holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

AgentPhone vs DialMCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the AgentPhone and DialMCP 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

AgentPhone

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

DialMCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose AgentPhone if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose DialMCP 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 AgentPhone 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 AgentPhone Details

Choose DialMCP 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 DialMCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A AgentPhone Developer Tools	D DialMCP Developer Tools
Summary	Give AI agents real phone numbers, messages, and voice calls via MCP.	Let AI agents place real phone calls from your verified number, with transcripts and recordings.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

AgentPhone Tools (0)

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

DialMCP 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).

AgentPhone Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

DialMCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

AgentPhone is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, DialMCP belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select AgentPhone when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and DialMCP when you require tools for developer tools.

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