What is the key difference between CrawlConsole and Aurora?

CrawlConsole belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Aurora belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install CrawlConsole or Aurora 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 CrawlConsole and Aurora free or paid?

CrawlConsole operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Aurora operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

CrawlConsole lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Aurora lists 0 tools with 0 views and 5 GitHub stars.

Can I use both CrawlConsole and Aurora 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 CrawlConsole or Aurora 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 CrawlConsole and Aurora free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both crawlconsole and aurora 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, CrawlConsole has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Aurora holds a Quality Score of 41 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 5 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

CrawlConsole vs Aurora

In-depth architectural comparison of the CrawlConsole and Aurora 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

CrawlConsole

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Aurora

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose CrawlConsole 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 CrawlConsole Details

Choose Aurora when:

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

Explore Aurora Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C CrawlConsole Developer Tools	A Aurora Developer Tools
Summary	Backlink Analysis MCP for AI Agents: authority, referring domains, and competitor link gaps.	Glass-box statistical analysis for agents: 19 methods, cited findings, zero invented numbers.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

CrawlConsole Tools (0)

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

Aurora 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).

CrawlConsole Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Aurora Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aurora": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "aurora-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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