FaultKey · CausalLayer vs License Verify MCP

A side-by-side look at the FaultKey · CausalLayer and License Verify MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

FaultKey · CausalLayer logoFaultKey · CausalLayerLegal · Local subprocess (stdio)Deterministic AI-liability attribution: signed, Bitcoin-anchored vendor/deployer/user fault split.53GoodAuth: not declaredLicense Verify MCP logoLicense Verify MCPLegal · Local subprocess (stdio)Verify a US contractor's license, surety bond, and insurance from official state data (WA L&I live, CA CSLB beta). Agent-payable pay-per-success, MCP-native.57GoodAuth: no auth required

Verdict: choose FaultKey · CausalLayer for legal work as a local process; choose License Verify MCP for legal as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

FaultKey · CausalLayer logoChoose FaultKey · CausalLayer when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Legal domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • You want tools like submit_incident, verify_certificate, get_anchor_status.
Explore FaultKey · CausalLayer

License Verify MCP logoChoose License Verify MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Legal domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
  • You want tools like jurisdiction, license_number, business_name.
Explore License Verify MCP

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecFaultKey · CausalLayer logoFaultKey · CausalLayerLicense Verify MCP logoLicense Verify MCP
CategoryLegalLegal
Quality signal53/100 · Good57/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNo auth required
PricingNot declaredPaid service
Required env varsNone listedNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars20
Directory activity 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 5 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools43

Tools & capabilities

FaultKey · CausalLayer tools 4

  • submit_incidentSubmit an AI incident for deterministic liability attribution. Returns a signed `CausalCertificateV1` with per-agent fault allocation, evidence-chain completeness, and Bitcoin-anchored proof.
  • verify_certificateIndependently verify a certificate (signature, Merkle integrity, issuer status) without calling FaultKey.
  • get_anchor_statusReturn the index of all Tessera anchor batches or one batch's full JSON (signed Merkle root, OpenTimestamps proof reference).
  • query_issuer_registryList all trusted CausalLayer issuer public-key fingerprints, status, and validity windows.

License Verify MCP tools 3

  • jurisdiction
  • license_number
  • business_name

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

FaultKey · CausalLayer

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "faultkey-causallayer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "causallayer-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

License Verify MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lmaniraruta-license-verify-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "apify"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

FaultKey · CausalLayer is categorized under Legal and uses a local stdio subprocess. License Verify MCP belongs to Legal and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick FaultKey · CausalLayer for legal work and License Verify MCP for legal.

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

FaultKey · CausalLayer has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. License Verify MCP is listed as a paid service. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add faultkey-causallayer and lmaniraruta-license-verify-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, FaultKey · CausalLayer has a quality signal of 53/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 2 GitHub stars. License Verify MCP has 57/100 (Good) with 5 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.