What is the key difference between CiteMe and Statcite?

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

How do I install CiteMe or Statcite 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 CiteMe and Statcite free or paid?

CiteMe operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Statcite operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

CiteMe lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Statcite lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both CiteMe and Statcite 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 CiteMe or Statcite 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 CiteMe and Statcite free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both citeme and statcite 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, CiteMe has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Statcite holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

CiteMe vs Statcite

In-depth architectural comparison of the CiteMe and Statcite 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

CiteMe

Research · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Statcite

Research · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose CiteMe if you need specialized Research tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Statcite 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 CiteMe 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 CiteMe Details

Choose Statcite 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 Statcite Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C CiteMe Research	S Statcite Research
Summary	Search papers, format citations in 60 styles, and verify bibliographies against scholarly sources.	Official economic statistics with citations: World Bank, IMF WEO, ECB. Verify claimed figures.
Category & Scope	Research	Research
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

CiteMe Tools (0)

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

Statcite 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).

CiteMe Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "citeme": {
      "url": "https://citeme.app/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Statcite Configuration