What is the key difference between Not Human Search and Codesurface?

Not Human Search belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Codesurface belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Not Human Search or Codesurface 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 Not Human Search and Codesurface free or paid?

Not Human Search operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Codesurface operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Not Human Search lists 3 tools with 0 views and 10 GitHub stars. Codesurface lists 5 tools with 0 views and 21 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Not Human Search and Codesurface 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 Not Human Search or Codesurface 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 Not Human Search and Codesurface free to use, or do they require API keys?

Not Human Search is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Codesurface 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 Not Human Search and Codesurface at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both not-human-search-2 and codesurface 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, Not Human Search has a Quality Score of 49 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 10 GitHub stars. Codesurface holds a Quality Score of 53 /100 ( Good ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 21 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Not Human Search vs Codesurface

In-depth architectural comparison of the Not Human Search and Codesurface 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

Not Human Search

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Codesurface

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Not Human Search if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Codesurface 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?

Choose Not Human Search 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_agents, get_site_details, get_stats.

Explore Not Human Search Details

Choose Codesurface 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).
Primary tools included: search, get_signature, get_class.

Explore Codesurface Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	N Not Human Search Developer Tools	C Codesurface Developer Tools
Summary	Search the agentic web. 960+ sites scored 0-100 on agentic readiness. Includes verify_mcp tool.	Indexes your codebase's public API and serves it via compact MCP tool responses.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Not Human Search Tools (3)

search_agents

Find agent-ready websites, APIs, and services by keyword, category, or minimum readiness score.

get_site_details

Get the full 7-signal readiness report for a specific domain.

get_stats

Index statistics: total sites, average score, top category.

Codesurface Tools (5)

Find APIs by keyword

get_signature

Exact signature by name or FQN

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).

Not Human Search Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "not-human-search-2": {
      "url": "https://nothumansearch.ai/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Codesurface Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "codesurface": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "codesurface",
        "--project",
        "/path/to/your/src"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Not Human Search is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Codesurface belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Not Human Search when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Codesurface when you require tools for developer tools.

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