What is the key difference between Citeguard and Haypile?

Citeguard belongs to the Research category with local stdio execution, while Haypile belongs to the Research category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Citeguard or Haypile 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 Citeguard and Haypile free or paid?

Citeguard operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Haypile operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Citeguard lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Haypile lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Citeguard and Haypile 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 Citeguard or Haypile 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 Citeguard and Haypile free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both citeguard and haypile 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, Citeguard has a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Haypile holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Citeguard vs Haypile

In-depth architectural comparison of the Citeguard and Haypile 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

Citeguard

Research · Local stdio

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Haypile

Research · Local stdio

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

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Citeguard when:

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

Explore Citeguard Details

Choose Haypile when:

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

Explore Haypile Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Citeguard Research	H Haypile Research
Summary	Verify citations in AI text: fetches each cited source, returns verdicts with evidence quotes.	Hybrid search over your local documents, with file and page citations. One binary, fully local.
Category & Scope	Research	Research
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Citeguard Tools (0)

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

Haypile 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).

Citeguard Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Haypile Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Citeguard is categorized under Research and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Haypile belongs to Research using local stdio subprocess. Select Citeguard when you need capabilities focused on research and Haypile when you require tools for research.

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