What is the key difference between Mcp Fish and Voice Mcp?

Mcp Fish belongs to the Text-to-Speech category with local stdio execution, while Voice Mcp belongs to the Text-to-Speech category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mcp Fish or Voice Mcp 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 Fish and Voice Mcp free or paid?

Mcp Fish operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Voice Mcp operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp Fish lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Voice Mcp lists 6 tools with 2 views and 1,316 GitHub stars.

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

Mcp Fish is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Voice Mcp operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model with API Key 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 Fish and Voice Mcp at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mcp-fish and mbailey-voice-mcp 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 Fish has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Voice Mcp holds a Quality Score of 60 /100 ( Good ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 1,316 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp Fish vs Voice Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp Fish and Voice Mcp 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 Fish

Text-to-Speech · Local stdio

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

Voice Mcp

Text-to-Speech · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mcp Fish if you need specialized Text-to-Speech tools running via a local process. Choose Voice Mcp if your workspace requires Text-to-Speech integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Mcp Fish when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Text-to-Speech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Mcp Fish Details

Choose Voice Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Text-to-Speech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: OPENAI_API_KEY, VOICEMODE_SAVE_AUDIO.
Primary tools included: Natural, low-latency voice conversations, Offline local speech-to-text and text-to-speech services, Smart silence detection to stop recording automatically.

Explore Voice Mcp Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mcp Fish Text-to-Speech	Voice Mcp mbailey Text-to-Speech
Summary	MCP server exposing the AceDataCloud Fish Audio API (text-to-speech with voice conditioning)	Complete voice interaction server supporting speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and real-time voice conversations through local microphone, OpenAI-compatible APIs, and LiveKit integration
Category & Scope	Text-to-Speech	Text-to-Speech

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Fish Tools (0)

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

Voice Mcp Tools (6)

Natural, low-latency voice conversations

Offline local speech-to-text and text-to-speech services

Smart silence detection to stop recording automatically

Seamless switching between local and cloud speech services

Configurable via environment variables and config files

Cross-platform support including WSL2

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 Fish Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Voice Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mbailey-voice-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "voice-mode-install"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "YOUR_OPENAI_API_KEY_HERE",
        "VOICEMODE_SAVE_AUDIO": "YOUR_VOICEMODE_SAVE_AUDIO_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Mcp Fish is categorized under Text-to-Speech and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Voice Mcp belongs to Text-to-Speech using local stdio subprocess. Select Mcp Fish when you need capabilities focused on text-to-speech and Voice Mcp when you require tools for text-to-speech.

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