What is the main functional difference between Cn Scraper MCP and Sifter?

Cn Scraper MCP is categorized under Search & Data Extraction and uses a local stdio subprocess. Sifter belongs to Search & Data Extraction and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Cn Scraper MCP for search & data extraction work and Sifter for search & data extraction.

How do I install Cn Scraper MCP or Sifter in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

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.

Are Cn Scraper MCP and Sifter free to use, or do they require API keys?

Cn Scraper MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. Sifter is listed as freemium — a free tier with paid plans. Auth: api key required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Can I run both Cn Scraper MCP and Sifter at the same time in my AI client?

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add goesbyhc-cn-scraper-mcp and sifter-ai-sifter as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Cn Scraper MCP has a quality signal of 61/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 56 GitHub stars. Sifter has 55/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 54 GitHub stars.

Cn Scraper MCP vs Sifter

A side-by-side look at the Cn Scraper MCP and Sifter MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Cn Scraper MCPSearch & Data Extraction · Local subprocess (stdio)MCP server that lets AI agents search and extract data from major Chinese internet platforms including Taobao, JD, Xiaohongshu, Zhihu, Weibo, Bilibili, ZSXQ, Douban, and Dianping, with local-first cookie storage and CDP-assisted login.61GoodAuth: no auth required

SifterSearch & Data Extraction · Local subprocess (stdio)Structure any document, query it like a database. Open-source extraction engine that turns any document into typed, schema-defined records, queryable in natural language from Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or any MCP client.55GoodAuth: api key required

Verdict: choose Cn Scraper MCP for search & data extraction work as a local process; choose Sifter for search & data extraction as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Spec	Cn Scraper MCP	Sifter
Category	Search & Data Extraction	Search & Data Extraction
Quality signal	61/100 · Good	55/100 · Good
Install command	Confirmed	Confirmed
Transport	Local subprocess (stdio)	Local subprocess (stdio)
Auth	No auth required	API key required
Pricing	Free	Freemium
Required env vars	None listed	`SIFTER_API_KEYSIFTER_DEFAULT_API_KEY`
Verified owner	Community listing	Community listing
GitHub stars	56	54
Directory activity	3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes	1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools	40	Not listed
Full listing	View Cn Scraper MCP	View Sifter

Cn Scraper MCP vs Sifter

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Tools & capabilities

Cn Scraper MCP tools 40

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