What is the key difference between Macfax and Macfax?

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

How do I install Macfax or Macfax 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 Macfax and Macfax free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Macfax lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Macfax lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both macfax-2 and macfax 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, Macfax has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Macfax holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Macfax vs Macfax

In-depth architectural comparison of the Macfax and Macfax 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

Macfax

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Macfax

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Macfax 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 Macfax Details

Choose Macfax 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 Macfax Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Macfax Developer Tools	M Macfax Developer Tools
Summary	Used-Mac market: quality-gated listings with deep links, asking-price stats, trust checks, alerts.	Used-Mac market: quality-gated listings with deep links, asking-price stats, trust checks, alerts.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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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).

Macfax Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "macfax-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "macfax-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Macfax Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "macfax": {
      "url": "https://macfax.com/developers"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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Macfax vs Macfax

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Macfax when:

Choose Macfax when:

Feature & Specification Comparison

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Frequently Asked Questions

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