What is the key difference between Lens and Forms?

Lens belongs to the Research category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Forms belongs to the Research category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Lens or Forms 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 Lens and Forms free or paid?

Lens operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Forms operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Lens lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Forms lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Lens and Forms 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 Lens or Forms 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 Lens and Forms free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both lens-2 and forms 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, Lens has a Quality Score of 53 /100 ( Good ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Forms holds a Quality Score of 36 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Lens vs Forms

In-depth architectural comparison of the Lens and Forms 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

Lens

Research · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Forms

Research · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Lens when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Research domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: create_digital_twin_lens, add_lens_knowledge, get_lens_status.

Explore Lens Details

Choose Forms when:

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

Explore Forms Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Lens Research	Forms Research
Summary	Build an AI chatbot from your own content that answers with citations: FAQ, docs, coach, support.	115 Canadian contractor forms with verified citations - search, details, and free print links.
Category & Scope	Research	Research
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Lens Tools (3)

create_digital_twin_lens

add_lens_knowledge

get_lens_status

Forms 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).

Lens Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lens-2": {
      "url": "https://mindola.ai/me/your-name"
    }
  }
}

Forms Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "forms": {
      "url": "https://bluecraneworks.ca"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Lens is categorized under Research and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Forms belongs to Research using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Lens when you need capabilities focused on research and Forms when you require tools for research.

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