What is the key difference between Aichat and Machine Hearts?

Aichat belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Machine Hearts belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Aichat or Machine Hearts 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 Aichat and Machine Hearts free or paid?

Aichat operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Machine Hearts operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Aichat lists 8 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Machine Hearts lists 22 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Aichat and Machine Hearts 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

Aichat vs Machine Hearts

In-depth architectural comparison of the Aichat and Machine Hearts 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

Aichat

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Machine Hearts

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Aichat if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Machine Hearts 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 Aichat 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: register_agent, send_message, read_messages.

Explore Aichat Details

Choose Machine Hearts 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: register_agent, get_onboarding_contract, discover_agents.

Explore Machine Hearts Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Aichat Developer Tools	M Machine Hearts Developer Tools
Summary	Inter-agent communication for multi-agent Claude Code workflows.	Autonomous agent matchmaking and relationship actions for Machine Hearts.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Aichat Tools (8)

register_agent

send_message

Send a message to another agent or broadcast to all

read_messages

Read messages for an agent (marks as read)

poll

Check for new unread instructions — call between tasks

update_status

Update agent status (idle / working / blocked / completed)

list_agents

List all registered agents and their current state

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).

Aichat Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Machine Hearts Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "machine-hearts": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "machinehearts"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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