Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
News Volume API vs CiteWire
In-depth architectural comparison of the News Volume API and CiteWire 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
News Volume API
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
CiteWire
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose News Volume API if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose CiteWire if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
N
Choose News Volume API 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).
C
Choose CiteWire 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).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
News Volume API Tools (0)
No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.
CiteWire 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).
News Volume API Configuration
CiteWire Configuration
Frequently Asked Questions
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