What is the key difference between DottedSign and Gretl MCP?

DottedSign belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Gretl MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install DottedSign or Gretl MCP 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 DottedSign and Gretl MCP free or paid?

DottedSign operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Gretl MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

DottedSign lists 0 tools with 0 views and 143 GitHub stars. Gretl MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both DottedSign and Gretl MCP 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 DottedSign or Gretl MCP 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 DottedSign and Gretl MCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both dottedsign and gretl-mcp 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, DottedSign has a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 143 GitHub stars. Gretl MCP holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

DottedSign vs Gretl MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the DottedSign and Gretl MCP 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

DottedSign

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Gretl MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

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

Choose Gretl MCP 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 Gretl MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D DottedSign Developer Tools	G Gretl MCP Developer Tools
Summary	Automate eSignature workflows and signing tasks via natural language commands.	Run Hansl/Gretl econometrics workflows via MCP with GUI launch and artifacts.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

DottedSign Tools (0)

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

Gretl MCP 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).

DottedSign Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dottedsign": {
      "url": "https://img.shields.io/badge/Model_Context_Protocol-1e2327?logo=anthropic&logoColor=white"
    }
  }
}

Gretl MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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