What is the key difference between FieldTranscript and Transcribe MCP?

FieldTranscript belongs to the Speech-to-Text category with local stdio execution, while Transcribe MCP belongs to the Speech-to-Text category with local stdio execution.

How do I install FieldTranscript or Transcribe 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 FieldTranscript and Transcribe MCP free or paid?

FieldTranscript operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Transcribe MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

FieldTranscript lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Transcribe MCP lists 3 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both FieldTranscript and Transcribe 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

FieldTranscript vs Transcribe MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the FieldTranscript and Transcribe 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

FieldTranscript

Speech-to-Text · Local stdio

Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Transcribe MCP

Speech-to-Text · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose FieldTranscript if you need specialized Speech-to-Text tools running via a local process. Choose Transcribe MCP if your workspace requires Speech-to-Text integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose FieldTranscript when:

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

Explore FieldTranscript Details

Choose Transcribe MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Speech-to-Text domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: transcribe_url, find_dead_air, shop_info.

Explore Transcribe MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	F FieldTranscript Speech-to-Text	Transcribe MCP Speech-to-Text
Summary	Verbatim transcription of public video/audio URLs to clean text, SRT, and timestamped records.	Transcribe audio/video and find dead air. Pay-per-call in USDC over x402 — no account, no key.
Category & Scope	Speech-to-Text	Speech-to-Text
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

FieldTranscript Tools (0)

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

Transcribe MCP Tools (3)

transcribe_url

a public audio/video URL → text, timings, detected language

find_dead_air

subtitles or timings → the spans worth cutting, and what you'd save

shop_info

prices, limits and how payment works

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).

FieldTranscript Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Transcribe MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

FieldTranscript is categorized under Speech-to-Text and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Transcribe MCP belongs to Speech-to-Text using local stdio subprocess. Select FieldTranscript when you need capabilities focused on speech-to-text and Transcribe MCP when you require tools for speech-to-text.

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