What is the key difference between Outlook Assistant and TrustyData?

Outlook Assistant belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution, while TrustyData belongs to the Communication category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Outlook Assistant or TrustyData 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 Outlook Assistant and TrustyData free or paid?

Outlook Assistant operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). TrustyData operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Outlook Assistant lists 6 tools with 0 views and 33 GitHub stars. TrustyData lists 7 tools with 0 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Outlook Assistant and TrustyData 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 Outlook Assistant or TrustyData 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 Outlook Assistant and TrustyData free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both littlebearapps-outlook-assistant and trustydata 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, Outlook Assistant has a Quality Score of 57 /100 ( Good ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 33 GitHub stars. TrustyData holds a Quality Score of 53 /100 ( Good ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 3 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Outlook Assistant vs TrustyData

In-depth architectural comparison of the Outlook Assistant and TrustyData 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

Outlook Assistant

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

TrustyData

Communication · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Outlook Assistant if you need specialized Communication tools running via a local process. Choose TrustyData if your workspace requires Communication integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Outlook Assistant when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Email search with conversation threading and batch actions, Email sending with dry-run previews and recipient allowlist, Export emails in Markdown, EML, JSON, CSV, MBOX, or HTML formats.

Explore Outlook Assistant Details

Choose TrustyData when:

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

Explore TrustyData Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Outlook Assistant littlebearapps Communication	TrustyData Communication
Summary	Ask your AI assistant to search your inbox, send emails, schedule meetings, manage contacts, and configure mailbox settings — without leaving the conversation. Works with Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and any MCP-compatible client.	French address quality, geocoding & routing from official data (BAN, INSEE, OpenStreetMap).
Category & Scope	Communication

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Outlook Assistant Tools (6)

Email search with conversation threading and batch actions

Email sending with dry-run previews and recipient allowlist

Export emails in Markdown, EML, JSON, CSV, MBOX, or HTML formats

Forensic email header analysis for phishing and compliance

Inbox organization with folders, rules, categories, and Focused Inbox

Delta sync for incremental mailbox change detection

TrustyData Tools (7)

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).

Outlook Assistant Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "littlebearapps-outlook-assistant": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@littlebearapps/outlook-assistant"
      ]
    }
  }
}

TrustyData Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trustydata": {
      "url": "https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-blue.svg)](./LICENSE"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Outlook Assistant is categorized under Communication and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, TrustyData belongs to Communication using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Outlook Assistant when you need capabilities focused on communication and TrustyData when you require tools for communication.

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