What is the key difference between Familiar and Webear?

Familiar belongs to the Multimedia Process category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Webear belongs to the Multimedia Process category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Familiar or Webear 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 Familiar and Webear free or paid?

Familiar operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Webear operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Familiar lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Webear lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Familiar and Webear 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 Familiar or Webear 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 Familiar and Webear free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both familiar and webear 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, Familiar has a Quality Score of 30 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Webear holds a Quality Score of 29 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Familiar vs Webear

In-depth architectural comparison of the Familiar and Webear 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

Familiar

Multimedia Process · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 30/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Webear

Multimedia Process · Local stdio

Quality: 29/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Familiar if you need specialized Multimedia Process tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Webear if your workspace requires Multimedia Process integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Familiar when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Familiar Details

Choose Webear when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Webear Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	F Familiar Multimedia Process	W Webear Multimedia Process
Summary	AI co-pilot for Foundry VTT — combat, scenes & audio. Requires the Familiar module.	Give your AI coding assistant ears — capture, analyze, and describe live audio.
Category & Scope	Multimedia Process	Multimedia Process
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Familiar Tools (0)

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

Webear 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).

Familiar Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "familiar": {
      "url": "https://familiarvtt.com"
    }
  }
}

Webear Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Familiar is categorized under Multimedia Process and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Webear belongs to Multimedia Process using local stdio subprocess. Select Familiar when you need capabilities focused on multimedia process and Webear when you require tools for multimedia process.

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