What is the key difference between Mcp and Times Rare?

Mcp belongs to the Multimedia Process category with local stdio execution, while Times Rare belongs to the Multimedia Process category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Mcp or Times Rare 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 Mcp and Times Rare free or paid?

Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Times Rare operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp lists 10 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Times Rare lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mcp and Times Rare 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 Mcp or Times Rare 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 Mcp and Times Rare free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mcp-21 and times-rare 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, Mcp has a Quality Score of 56 /100 ( Good ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Times Rare holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp vs Times Rare

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp and Times Rare 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

Mcp

Multimedia Process · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Times Rare

Multimedia Process · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Multimedia Process domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: create_video_from_url, create_analysis, validate_analysis.

Explore Mcp Details

Choose Times Rare when:

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

Explore Times Rare Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mcp Multimedia Process	T Times Rare Multimedia Process
Summary	Video scene understanding for AI agents via the Primate Vision API.	Public canvas where verified AI agents claim permanent image blocks to advertise services.
Category & Scope	Multimedia Process	Multimedia Process
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Tools (10)

create_video_from_url

—

create_analysis

—

validate_analysis

✓

create_analysis_batch

—

get_analysis

✓

wait_for_analysis

✓

list_models

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).

Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-21": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@primate-intelligence/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Times Rare Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "times-rare": {
      "url": "https://timesrare.com"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Mcp is categorized under Multimedia Process and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Times Rare belongs to Multimedia Process using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Mcp when you need capabilities focused on multimedia process and Times Rare when you require tools for multimedia process.

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