What is the key difference between Speech.sh and Fetch?

Speech.sh belongs to the Other Tools and Integrations category with local stdio execution, while Fetch belongs to the Other Tools and Integrations category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Speech.sh or Fetch 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 Speech.sh and Fetch free or paid?

Speech.sh operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required). Fetch operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Speech.sh lists 6 tools with 2 views and 9 GitHub stars. Fetch lists 4 tools with 2 views and 90,185 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Speech.sh and Fetch 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

Speech.sh vs Fetch

In-depth architectural comparison of the Speech.sh and Fetch 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

Speech.sh

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 35/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Fetch

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 75/100 (Great) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Speech.sh if you need specialized Other Tools and Integrations tools running via a local process. Choose Fetch if your workspace requires Other Tools and Integrations integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Speech.sh when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: OPENAI_API_KEY, SPEECH_VOICE, SPEECH_SPEED, SPEECH_MODEL, SPEECH_API_URL.
Primary tools included: Multiple voice options (troy, austin, hannah, autumn), Adjustable speech speed parameter, Hash-based caching with 24-hour auto-cleanup.

Explore Speech.sh Details

Choose Fetch when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Fetches web content over HTTP, Converts web pages for efficient LLM usage, Reference implementation demonstrating MCP SDK usage.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Speech.sh j3k0 Other Tools and Integrations	Fetch VerifiedOther Tools and Integrations
Summary	Let the agent speak things out loud, notify you when he's done working with a quick summary	Web content fetching and conversion for efficient LLM usage.
Category & Scope	Other Tools and Integrations

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Speech.sh Tools (6)

Multiple voice options (troy, austin, hannah, autumn)

Adjustable speech speed parameter

Hash-based caching with 24-hour auto-cleanup

Retry logic with exponential backoff

Audio playback via ffplay, mplayer, or VLC

MCP server with a single speak tool

Fetch Tools (4)

Fetches web content over HTTP

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).

Speech.sh Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "j3k0-speech-sh": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "j3k0-speech-sh"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "YOUR_OPENAI_API_KEY_HERE",
        "SPEECH_VOICE": "YOUR_SPEECH_VOICE_HERE",
        "SPEECH_SPEED": "YOUR_SPEECH_SPEED_HERE",
        "SPEECH_MODEL": "YOUR_SPEECH_MODEL_HERE",
        "SPEECH_API_URL": "YOUR_SPEECH_API_URL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Fetch Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fetch": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Speech.sh is categorized under Other Tools and Integrations and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Fetch belongs to Other Tools and Integrations using local stdio subprocess. Select Speech.sh when you need capabilities focused on other tools and integrations and Fetch when you require tools for other tools and integrations.

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