What is the key difference between Echo Mcp and Paper Lantern?

Echo Mcp belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Paper Lantern belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Echo Mcp or Paper Lantern 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 Echo Mcp and Paper Lantern free or paid?

Echo Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Paper Lantern operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Echo Mcp lists 5 tools with 3 views and 10 GitHub stars. Paper Lantern lists 5 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both brunokrugel-echo-mcp and paper-lantern 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, Echo Mcp has a Quality Score of 49 /100 ( Fair ) with 3 views, 0 installs, and 10 GitHub stars. Paper Lantern holds a Quality Score of 47 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Echo Mcp vs Paper Lantern

In-depth architectural comparison of the Echo Mcp and Paper Lantern 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

Echo Mcp

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Paper Lantern

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Echo Mcp if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Paper Lantern 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 Echo 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).
Primary tools included: Zero configuration for existing Echo APIs, Supports Swaggo, raw OpenAPI, and manual schemas, Endpoint inclusion and exclusion filtering.

Explore Echo Mcp Details

Choose Paper Lantern 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: explore_approaches, deep_dive, compare_approaches.

Explore Paper Lantern Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Echo Mcp BrunoKrugel Developer Tools	Paper Lantern Developer Tools
Summary	A zero-configuration Go library to automatically expose any existing Echo web framework APIs as MCP tools.	Research intelligence for AI coding agents. 2M+ CS papers with evidence and tradeoffs.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Echo Mcp Tools (5)

Zero configuration for existing Echo APIs

Supports Swaggo, raw OpenAPI, and manual schemas

Endpoint inclusion and exclusion filtering

Automatic fallback schema generation

MCP compatible for any supporting agent

Paper Lantern Tools (5)

explore_approaches

Survey 4-6 approach families with evidence and tradeoffs

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).

Echo Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "brunokrugel-echo-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Paper Lantern Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "paper-lantern": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "paperlantern@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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