What is the key difference between CigarFinder and HoShy?

CigarFinder belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while HoShy belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution.

How do I install CigarFinder or HoShy 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 CigarFinder and HoShy free or paid?

CigarFinder operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). HoShy operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

CigarFinder lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. HoShy lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both CigarFinder and HoShy 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 CigarFinder or HoShy 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 CigarFinder and HoShy free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both cigarfinder and hoshy 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, CigarFinder has a Quality Score of 41 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. HoShy holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

CigarFinder vs HoShy

In-depth architectural comparison of the CigarFinder and HoShy 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

CigarFinder

Finance & Fintech · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

HoShy

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

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

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose CigarFinder when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore CigarFinder Details

Choose HoShy when:

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

Explore HoShy Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C CigarFinder Finance & Fintech	H HoShy Finance & Fintech
Summary	Search and compare cigar prices from 14+ online retailers	Search Rakuten Ichiba products and compare prices via Claude. Zero setup, no API key needed.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech	Finance & Fintech
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

CigarFinder Tools (0)

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

HoShy 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).

CigarFinder Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cigarfinder": {
      "url": "https://cigarfinder.com"
    }
  }
}

HoShy Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

CigarFinder is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, HoShy belongs to Finance & Fintech using local stdio subprocess. Select CigarFinder when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and HoShy when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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