What is the key difference between Mcp and Sniff?

Mcp belongs to the Browser Automation category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Sniff belongs to the Browser Automation category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mcp or Sniff 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 Mcp and Sniff free or paid?

Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Sniff operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp lists 4 tools with 3 views and 6,949 GitHub stars. Sniff lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mcp and Sniff 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 Mcp or Sniff 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 Mcp and Sniff free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both browsermcp-mcp and sniff 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, Mcp has a Quality Score of 47 /100 ( Fair ) with 3 views, 0 installs, and 6,949 GitHub stars. Sniff holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp vs Sniff

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp and Sniff 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

Mcp

Browser Automation · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Sniff

Browser Automation · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Mcp if you need specialized Browser Automation tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Sniff if your workspace requires Browser Automation integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Browser Automation domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Local execution for low-latency browser automation, Uses existing browser profile to stay logged in, Stealth mode to avoid basic bot detection and CAPTCHAs.

Explore Mcp Details

Choose Sniff when:

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

Explore Sniff Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mcp browsermcp Browser Automation	S Sniff Browser Automation
Summary	Browser MCP is a Model Context Provider (MCP) server that allows AI applications to control your browser	QA + a11y scanner: walks your running app's real user flows and reports what's broken.
Category & Scope	Browser Automation	Browser Automation
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Tools (4)

Local execution for low-latency browser automation

Uses existing browser profile to stay logged in

Stealth mode to avoid basic bot detection and CAPTCHAs

Privacy-focused with no browser data sent to remote servers

Sniff 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).

Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "browsermcp-mcp": {
      "url": "https://browsermcp.io"
    }
  }
}

Sniff Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Mcp is categorized under Browser Automation and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Sniff belongs to Browser Automation using local stdio subprocess. Select Mcp when you need capabilities focused on browser automation and Sniff when you require tools for browser automation.

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