What is the key difference between Googlebot and Applebot?

Googlebot belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Applebot belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Googlebot or Applebot 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 Googlebot and Applebot free or paid?

Googlebot operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Applebot operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Googlebot lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Applebot lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Googlebot and Applebot 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 Googlebot or Applebot 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 Googlebot and Applebot free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both googlebot and applebot 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, Googlebot has a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Applebot holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Googlebot vs Applebot

In-depth architectural comparison of the Googlebot and Applebot 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

Googlebot

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Applebot

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Googlebot if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Applebot if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Googlebot 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).

Explore Googlebot Details

Choose Applebot 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).

Explore Applebot Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	G Googlebot Developer Tools	A Applebot Developer Tools
Summary	Validate whether an IP address belongs to Googlebot. Remote MCP server exposing a validate_ip tool.	Validate whether an IP address belongs to Applebot. Remote MCP server exposing a validate_ip tool.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Googlebot Tools (0)

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

Applebot 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).

Googlebot Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "googlebot": {
      "url": "https://seoapi.com/googlebot/"
    }
  }
}

Applebot Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "applebot": {
      "url": "https://seoapi.com/applebot/"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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