What is the best alternative to Crossref MCP?

The top-rated alternatives to Crossref MCP in the Developer Tools category include MCP Server Taiwan Weather, Ignite UI MCP Server, PraisonAI. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Crossref MCP alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Crossref MCP and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to Crossref MCP free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare Crossref MCP with a specific alternative?

Click the "Compare side-by-side →" button on any alternative card to see an in-depth comparison matrix covering feature lists, stars, npm downloads, install configurations, and schema specifications.

Best Alternatives to Crossref MCP (Developer Tools)

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
C Crossref MCP (Target)	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
MCP Server Taiwan Weather	npx	Free/None	Free	11	—	Compare →
Ignite UI MCP Server	npx	Free/None	Free	136	—	Compare →
PraisonAI	npx	Free/None	Free	9,023	—	Compare →
Open Notebook	npx	Free/None	Free	44	—	Compare →
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Labelhead Artist Momentum	npx	Free/None	Free	80,077	—	Compare →
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Star Wars MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	3	—	Compare →
Openapi MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Keeping MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Freshbooks	uvx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
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