What is the key difference between Cytado and Agentcite?

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

How do I install Cytado or Agentcite 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 Cytado and Agentcite free or paid?

Cytado operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Agentcite operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Cytado lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Agentcite lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Cytado and Agentcite 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 Cytado or Agentcite 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 Cytado and Agentcite free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

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

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Cytado vs Agentcite

In-depth architectural comparison of the Cytado and Agentcite 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

Cytado

Research · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Agentcite

Research · Local stdio

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

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

Choose Agentcite 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 Agentcite Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Cytado Research	A Agentcite Research
Summary	Real academic citations with printed page numbers - verified sources or an honest not-found.	Fabrication-free, DOI-backed citations for AI agents — real openAlex sources, never hallucinated.
Category & Scope	Research	Research
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Cytado Tools (0)

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

Agentcite 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).

Cytado Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cytado": {
      "url": "https://cytado.com/claude-mcp-citations"
    }
  }
}

Agentcite Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agentcite": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "agentcite"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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