What is the key difference between Lens and Statcite?

Lens belongs to the Research category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Statcite belongs to the Research category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Lens or Statcite 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 Statcite free or paid?

Lens operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Statcite 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. Statcite lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both lens-2 and statcite 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. Statcite holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Lens vs Statcite

In-depth architectural comparison of the Lens and Statcite 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

Statcite

Research · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Lens if you need specialized Research tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Statcite if your workspace requires Research integration with local subprocess execution. 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 Statcite when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Research domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Statcite Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Lens Research	S Statcite Research
Summary	Build an AI chatbot from your own content that answers with citations: FAQ, docs, coach, support.	Official economic statistics with citations: World Bank, IMF WEO, ECB. Verify claimed figures.
Category & Scope	Research	Research
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Lens Tools (3)

create_digital_twin_lens

add_lens_knowledge

get_lens_status

Statcite 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"
    }
  }
}

Statcite Configuration