What is the key difference between Dial and KaiCalls?

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

How do I install Dial or KaiCalls 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 Dial and KaiCalls free or paid?

Dial operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). KaiCalls operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Dial lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. KaiCalls lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Dial and KaiCalls 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 Dial or KaiCalls 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 Dial and KaiCalls free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both dial and kaicalls 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, Dial has a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. KaiCalls holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Dial vs KaiCalls

In-depth architectural comparison of the Dial and KaiCalls 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

Dial

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

KaiCalls

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Dial if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose KaiCalls 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 Dial 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 Dial Details

Choose KaiCalls 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 KaiCalls Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D Dial Developer Tools	K KaiCalls Developer Tools
Summary	Communication stack for AI agents: SMS, AI voice calls, phone numbers, and account events.	AI phone secretary: place calls, read transcripts, list calls, agents, and stats.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Dial Tools (0)

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

KaiCalls 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).

Dial Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dial": {
      "url": "https://getdial.ai"
    }
  }
}

KaiCalls Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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