What is the key difference between Dossier and Scythian?

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

How do I install Dossier or Scythian 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 Dossier and Scythian free or paid?

Dossier operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Scythian operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Dossier lists 0 tools with 0 views and 7 GitHub stars. Scythian lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Dossier and Scythian 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 Dossier or Scythian 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 Dossier and Scythian free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both dossier and scythian 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, Dossier has a Quality Score of 44 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 7 GitHub stars. Scythian holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Dossier vs Scythian

In-depth architectural comparison of the Dossier and Scythian 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

Dossier

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Scythian

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Dossier if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Scythian if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Dossier 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 Dossier Details

Choose Scythian 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 Scythian Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D Dossier Developer Tools	S Scythian Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server for dossier automation standard - enables LLMs to discover, verify, and execute dossiers	Grounds LLMs in real Scythian: Proto-Scythian lemmas, etymologies, Ossetian/Khotanese descendants.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Dossier Tools (0)

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

Scythian 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).

Dossier Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dossier": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ai-dossier/cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Scythian Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scythian": {
      "url": "https://scythian.valksor.com"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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