What is the key difference between Heista and SSTV Decoder?

Heista belongs to the Multimedia Process category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while SSTV Decoder belongs to the Multimedia Process category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Heista or SSTV Decoder 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 Heista and SSTV Decoder free or paid?

Heista operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). SSTV Decoder operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Heista lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. SSTV Decoder lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Heista and SSTV Decoder 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 Heista or SSTV Decoder 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 Heista and SSTV Decoder free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both heista and sstv-decoder 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, Heista has a Quality Score of 35 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. SSTV Decoder holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Heista vs SSTV Decoder

In-depth architectural comparison of the Heista and SSTV Decoder 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

Heista

Multimedia Process · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 35/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

SSTV Decoder

Multimedia Process · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Heista when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Heista Details

Choose SSTV Decoder when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore SSTV Decoder Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Heista Multimedia Process	S SSTV Decoder Multimedia Process
Summary	Decode video ads, load brand intelligence, generate ad scripts.	Decode an SSTV audio recording and anchor its fingerprint and image hash to the Knox event chain.
Category & Scope	Multimedia Process	Multimedia Process
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Heista Tools (0)

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

SSTV Decoder 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).

Heista Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "heista": {
      "url": "https://www.heista.co/api/mcp/mcp"
    }
  }
}

SSTV Decoder Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sstv-decoder": {
      "url": "https://bonissystems.com/agents/sstv-decoder"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Heista is categorized under Multimedia Process and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, SSTV Decoder belongs to Multimedia Process using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Heista when you need capabilities focused on multimedia process and SSTV Decoder when you require tools for multimedia process.

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