What is the key difference between Mcp and Recao?

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

How do I install Mcp or Recao 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 Recao free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 20 GitHub stars. Recao lists 4 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mcp-54 and recao 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 48 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 20 GitHub stars. Recao holds a Quality Score of 48 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp vs Recao

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp and Recao 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

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Recao

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mcp if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Recao 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 Mcp 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 Mcp Details

Choose Recao 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).
Primary tools included: search_app_advertiser, get_competitor_ads, get_ad_details.

Explore Recao Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mcp Developer Tools	Recao Developer Tools
Summary	Workix hub catalog plus freelance digest/search and proposal helpers for AI agents	Rank a competitor's EU App Store ads by longevity. From Apple's official Ad Repository.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Tools (0)

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

Recao Tools (4)

search_app_advertiser

Find an app or developer in Apple's Ad Repository by name. Returns the ids the other tools take. Start here.

get_competitor_ads

Pull every App Store ad an advertiser ran in the EU (up to 1 year back), sorted by how long each has been live. An ad the advertiser keeps paying for is the closest public signal that it converts.

get_ad_details

Full detail for one ad: every locale variant, creative asset URLs, icon variations, placements, and date range. Shows how a competitor localizes a winning ad.

get_playbook

An Apple Search Ads playbook for indie apps, wired to the data tools. Call with no argument to list the available playbooks.

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-54": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@workix/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Recao Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "recao": {
      "url": "https://img.shields.io/badge/MCP-remote%20server-blue)](https://recao.app"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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