What is the key difference between Citeguard and ZoningVerdict?

Citeguard belongs to the Research category with local stdio execution, while ZoningVerdict belongs to the Research category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Citeguard or ZoningVerdict 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 ZoningVerdict free or paid?

Citeguard operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). ZoningVerdict 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. ZoningVerdict lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both citeguard and zoningverdict 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. ZoningVerdict holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Citeguard vs ZoningVerdict

In-depth architectural comparison of the Citeguard and ZoningVerdict 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

ZoningVerdict

Research · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Citeguard if you need specialized Research tools running via a local process. Choose ZoningVerdict if your workspace requires Research integration with remote web transport. 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 ZoningVerdict when:

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

Explore ZoningVerdict Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Citeguard Research	Z ZoningVerdict Research
Summary	Verify citations in AI text: fetches each cited source, returns verdicts with evidence quotes.	Human-reviewed zoning answers with ordinance citations for covered US municipalities.
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.

ZoningVerdict 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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

ZoningVerdict Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Citeguard is categorized under Research and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, ZoningVerdict belongs to Research using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Citeguard when you need capabilities focused on research and ZoningVerdict when you require tools for research.

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