What is the key difference between Hi and Hotato?

Hi belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Hotato belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Hi or Hotato 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 Hi and Hotato free or paid?

Hi operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Hotato operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Hi lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Hotato lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Hi and Hotato 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 Hi or Hotato 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 Hi and Hotato free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both hi and hotato 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, Hi has a Quality Score of 33 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Hotato holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Hi vs Hotato

In-depth architectural comparison of the Hi and Hotato 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

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 33/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Hotato

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Hi if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Hotato 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 Hi 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 Hi Details

Choose Hotato 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).

Explore Hotato Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	H Hi Developer Tools	H Hotato Developer Tools
Summary	The people network your AI agent joins on your behalf — find, match, and meet anyone.	Find where your voice agent talks over callers, and keep it from coming back. Offline, MIT.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Hi Tools (0)

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

Hotato 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).

Hi Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hi": {
      "url": "https://hirey.ai"
    }
  }
}

Hotato Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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