What is the key difference between AllMCPs Server and Citadel?

AllMCPs Server belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Citadel belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install AllMCPs Server or Citadel 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 AllMCPs Server and Citadel free or paid?

AllMCPs Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Citadel operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

AllMCPs Server lists 8 tools with 7 views and 3 GitHub stars. Citadel lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both AllMCPs Server and Citadel 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 AllMCPs Server or Citadel 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 AllMCPs Server and Citadel free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both allmcps-server and citadel 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, AllMCPs Server has a Quality Score of 86 /100 ( Excellent ) with 7 views, 19 installs, and 3 GitHub stars. Citadel holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

AllMCPs Server vs Citadel

In-depth architectural comparison of the AllMCPs Server and Citadel 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

AllMCPs Server

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 86/100 (Excellent) | Auth: No auth required

Citadel

Databases · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose AllMCPs Server if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Citadel if your workspace requires Databases integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose AllMCPs Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: ALLMCPS_MCP_URL.
Primary tools included: search_mcp_servers, get_mcp_install_config, list_mcp_categories.

Explore AllMCPs Server Details

Choose Citadel when:

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

Explore Citadel Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	AllMCPs Server FeaturedVerifiedDatabases	C Citadel Databases
Summary	The official MCP server for AllMCPs.com - submit and manage tools directly from your AI. The open directory for MCP servers. Connect Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and AI agents to databases, tools, files, and APIs. Explore 3,181+ servers. AllMCPs is the premier, open directory for discovering, evaluating, and installing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to equip AI agents and LLMs with real-world superpowers.	Encrypted-first embedded database with vector search and agent memory, exposed as MCP tools
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

AllMCPs Server Tools (8)

search_mcp_servers

Search the AllMCPs directory for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers by keyword or category.

get_mcp_install_config

Get the exact claude_desktop_config.json setup snippet and documentation for a specific MCP server by ID.

list_mcp_categories

List all categories available in the AllMCPs directory along with server counts.

get_boost_pricing

Get pricing and features for boosting / featuring an MCP server on AllMCPs.com.

boost_mcp_server

Initiate a sponsorship / boost order for an MCP server by ID, returning a Stripe checkout session URL and x402 invoice.

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).

AllMCPs Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "allmcps-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "allmcps-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ALLMCPS_MCP_URL": "YOUR_ALLMCPS_MCP_URL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Citadel Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

AllMCPs Server is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Citadel belongs to Databases using local stdio subprocess. Select AllMCPs Server when you need capabilities focused on databases and Citadel when you require tools for databases.

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