What is the key difference between Cloro and ShadowCrawl?

Cloro belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while ShadowCrawl belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Cloro or ShadowCrawl 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 Cloro and ShadowCrawl free or paid?

Cloro operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). ShadowCrawl operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Cloro lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. ShadowCrawl lists 0 tools with 0 views and 69 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Cloro and ShadowCrawl 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 Cloro or ShadowCrawl 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 Cloro and ShadowCrawl free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both cloro and shadowcrawl 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, Cloro has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. ShadowCrawl holds a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 69 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Cloro vs ShadowCrawl

In-depth architectural comparison of the Cloro and ShadowCrawl 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

Cloro

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

ShadowCrawl

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Cloro if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose ShadowCrawl if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Cloro when:

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

Explore Cloro Details

Choose ShadowCrawl when:

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

Explore ShadowCrawl Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Cloro Developer Tools	S ShadowCrawl Developer Tools
Summary	Scrape AI answer engines and Google Search/News with country and state-level geo-targeting.	Rust MCP stealth scraper: anti-bot search/scrape with CDP fallback + HITL non-robot.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Cloro Tools (0)

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

ShadowCrawl 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).

Cloro Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cloro": {
      "url": "https://cloro.dev/docs/integrations/mcp"
    }
  }
}

ShadowCrawl Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shadowcrawl": {
      "url": "https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Cloro is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, ShadowCrawl belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Cloro when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and ShadowCrawl when you require tools for developer tools.

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