What is the key difference between Cytado and Onecite?

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

How do I install Cytado or Onecite 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 Onecite free or paid?

Cytado operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Onecite 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. Onecite lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both cytado and onecite 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. Onecite holds a Quality Score of 33 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Cytado vs Onecite

In-depth architectural comparison of the Cytado and Onecite 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

Onecite

Research · Local stdio

Quality: 33/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

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

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Cytado Research	O Onecite Research
Summary	Real academic citations with printed page numbers - verified sources or an honest not-found.	Generate academic citations from DOI, arXiv, titles, or URLs in BibTeX, APA, MLA formats.
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.

Onecite 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"
    }
  }
}

Onecite Configuration