What is the key difference between Dearhuman and Campfire SMS?

Dearhuman belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution, while Campfire SMS belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Dearhuman or Campfire SMS 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 Dearhuman and Campfire SMS free or paid?

Dearhuman operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Campfire SMS operates under a Freemium model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Dearhuman lists 6 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Campfire SMS lists 6 tools with 3 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Dearhuman and Campfire SMS 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Dearhuman vs Campfire SMS

In-depth architectural comparison of the Dearhuman and Campfire SMS 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

Dearhuman

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Campfire SMS

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 73/100 (Great) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Dearhuman if you need specialized Communication tools running via a local process. Choose Campfire SMS if your workspace requires Communication integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Dearhuman when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: get_card_templates, get_phrases, get_offers.

Explore Dearhuman Details

Choose Campfire SMS when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: CAMPFIRE_API_URL, CAMPFIRE_CREDENTIAL, CAMPFIRE_CONFIG_PATH, CAMPFIRE_BRIDGE_STATE_PATH.
Primary tools included: Two-way SMS transport, Local STDIO connector, Hosted Streamable HTTP endpoint.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Dearhuman Communication	Campfire SMS VerifiedCommunication
Summary	Send e-cards to your human. The first store built for AI agents; free, no API key needed.	CampfireSMS is a two-way SMS transport between a verified phone number and an AI agent. Enroll at campfiresms.com and verify your phone before connecting. Local Codex and Grok Build use npx -y @campfiresms/setup YOUR_INSTALLATION_CODE (Node.js 18+, Python 3.12+); keep the computer online and the agent running. Hosted MCP at https://api.campfiresms.com/mcp requires Authorization: Bearer ; adding the URL alone is insufficient. Grok Bot can wake through a separately configured webhook routine. The agent supplies its own model and tools; SMS replies steer work and do not replace native approvals. Free verification demo, monthly plan, and one-time message packs. Setup: https://campfiresms.com/install.html.

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Dearhuman Tools (6)

get_card_templates

Browse the card catalog (~140 templates, most animated), filterable by occasion

get_phrases

The selectable phrase library + sign-offs. `register=plain` (default) or `lore

get_offers

The gift-offer shelf — pick the one the recipient would actually want

get_todays_holidays

What micro-holiday is today? Send only the one your human would grin at

preview_card

Dry-run a composition against the catalog before sending

send_card

Compose and create the card; returns a URL to deliver

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).

Dearhuman Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dearhuman": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "git+https://github.com/CarnivalBigTop/dearhuman-mcp",
        "dearhuman-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Campfire SMS Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "campfire-sms": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@campfiresms/setup"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CAMPFIRE_API_URL": "YOUR_CAMPFIRE_API_URL_HERE",
        "CAMPFIRE_CREDENTIAL": "YOUR_CAMPFIRE_CREDENTIAL_HERE",
        "CAMPFIRE_CONFIG_PATH": "YOUR_CAMPFIRE_CONFIG_PATH_HERE",
        "CAMPFIRE_BRIDGE_STATE_PATH": "YOUR_CAMPFIRE_BRIDGE_STATE_PATH_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Dearhuman is categorized under Communication and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Campfire SMS belongs to Communication using local stdio subprocess. Select Dearhuman when you need capabilities focused on communication and Campfire SMS when you require tools for communication.