What is the key difference between Fldigi MCP and Mailtrap?

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

How do I install Fldigi MCP or Mailtrap 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 Fldigi MCP and Mailtrap free or paid?

Fldigi MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mailtrap operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Fldigi MCP lists 15 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Mailtrap lists 80 tools with 0 views and 65 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Fldigi MCP and Mailtrap 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

Fldigi MCP vs Mailtrap

In-depth architectural comparison of the Fldigi MCP and Mailtrap 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

Fldigi MCP

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Mailtrap

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Fldigi MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Mailtrap 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 Fldigi MCP 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).
Primary tools included: status, diagnostics, application.

Explore Fldigi MCP Details

Choose Mailtrap 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).
Primary tools included: from, DEFAULT_FROM_EMAIL, to.

Explore Mailtrap Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	F Fldigi MCP Developer Tools	M Mailtrap Developer Tools
Summary	Control fldigi (amateur-radio digital modes) over XML-RPC: modem, frequency, rig, log, transmit.	Official MCP Server for Mailtrap
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Fldigi MCP Tools (15)

status

quick snapshot: version, mode, frequency, T/R, callsign, band

diagnostics

host/network info for connectivity troubleshooting (no fldigi connection)

application

program info + launch/stop the fldigi process (`fldigi.*`)

modem

Op Mode / modem select, carrier, bandwidth, AFC range, Olivia

frequency

dial frequency and waterfall sideband

controls

AFC, SQL, Rev, Lock, RxID, TxID, status fields

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).

Fldigi MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fldigi-mcp": {
      "url": "https://modelcontextprotocol.io/"
    }
  }
}

Mailtrap Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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