What is the key difference between Dns Doctor and Palisade?

Dns Doctor belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution, while Palisade belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Dns Doctor or Palisade 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 Dns Doctor and Palisade free or paid?

Dns Doctor operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Palisade operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Dns Doctor lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Palisade lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Dns Doctor and Palisade 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 Dns Doctor or Palisade 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 Dns Doctor and Palisade free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both dns-doctor and palisade 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, Dns Doctor has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Palisade holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Dns Doctor vs Palisade

In-depth architectural comparison of the Dns Doctor and Palisade 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

Dns Doctor

Communication · Local stdio

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

Palisade

Communication · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Dns Doctor if you need specialized Communication tools running via a local process. Choose Palisade 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 Dns Doctor 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).

Explore Dns Doctor Details

Choose Palisade 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).

Explore Palisade Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D Dns Doctor Communication	P Palisade Communication
Summary	DNS Doctor: scan and fix email authentication (SPF, DMARC, DKIM, MX, blacklists). Validated fixes.	Monitor and manage email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MTA-STS, BIMI) for your domains.
Category & Scope	Communication	Communication
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Dns Doctor Tools (0)

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

Palisade 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).

Dns Doctor Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Palisade Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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