What is the key difference between Blackout and PDF Redaction MCP?

Blackout belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while PDF Redaction MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Blackout or PDF Redaction MCP 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 Blackout and PDF Redaction MCP free or paid?

Blackout operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). PDF Redaction MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Blackout lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. PDF Redaction MCP lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Blackout and PDF Redaction MCP 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 Blackout or PDF Redaction MCP 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 Blackout and PDF Redaction MCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both blackout and pdf-redaction-mcp 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, Blackout has a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. PDF Redaction MCP holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Blackout vs PDF Redaction MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Blackout and PDF Redaction MCP 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

Blackout

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

PDF Redaction MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Blackout if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose PDF Redaction MCP 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 Blackout 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 Blackout Details

Choose PDF Redaction MCP 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 PDF Redaction MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	B Blackout Developer Tools	P PDF Redaction MCP Developer Tools
Summary	Permanent local PDF redaction: text is removed and verified gone, not covered. No uploads.	MCP server for detecting and redacting PII (Personally Identifiable Information) in PDF documents.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Blackout Tools (0)

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

PDF Redaction MCP 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).

Blackout Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "blackout": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@thrain/blackout"
      ]
    }
  }
}

PDF Redaction MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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