What is the key difference between Mail and OpenOSINT?

Mail belongs to the Communication category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while OpenOSINT belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mail or OpenOSINT 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 Mail and OpenOSINT free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mail lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. OpenOSINT lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mail and openosint 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, Mail has a Quality Score of 34 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. OpenOSINT holds a Quality Score of 28 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mail vs OpenOSINT

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mail and OpenOSINT 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

Mail

Communication · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 34/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

OpenOSINT

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 28/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mail if you need specialized Communication tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose OpenOSINT if your workspace requires Communication integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Mail 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).

Explore Mail Details

Choose OpenOSINT 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).

Explore OpenOSINT Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mail Communication	O OpenOSINT Communication
Summary	Email + calendar for any IMAP/CalDAV mailbox — OVH, Gandi, iCloud, Zoho, Fastmail and more.	AI-powered OSINT agent & MCP server. 16 tools: email, breach, IP, WHOIS, DNS, Shodan, GitHub & more.
Category & Scope	Communication	Communication
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mail Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

OpenOSINT 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).

Mail Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mail": {
      "url": "https://anymailmcp.com"
    }
  }
}

OpenOSINT Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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