What is the key difference between Octolens and CiteHawk?

Octolens belongs to the Marketing category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while CiteHawk belongs to the Marketing category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Octolens or CiteHawk 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 Octolens and CiteHawk free or paid?

Octolens operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). CiteHawk operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Octolens lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. CiteHawk lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Octolens and CiteHawk 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 Octolens or CiteHawk 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 Octolens and CiteHawk free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both octolens and citehawk 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, Octolens has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. CiteHawk holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Octolens vs CiteHawk

In-depth architectural comparison of the Octolens and CiteHawk 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

Octolens

Marketing · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

CiteHawk

Marketing · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Octolens if you need specialized Marketing tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose CiteHawk if your workspace requires Marketing integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Octolens when:

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

Explore Octolens Details

Choose CiteHawk when:

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

Explore CiteHawk Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	O Octolens Marketing	C CiteHawk Marketing
Summary	Social listening for AI: query brand mentions across 15+ platforms, run analytics, manage keywords.	AI-search visibility (GEO) analytics: brand scores, competitor rankings, recommendations, evidence.
Category & Scope	Marketing	Marketing
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Octolens Tools (0)

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

CiteHawk 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).

Octolens Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "octolens": {
      "url": "https://octolens.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

CiteHawk Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "citehawk": {
      "url": "https://www.citehawk.com/docs/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Octolens is categorized under Marketing and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, CiteHawk belongs to Marketing using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Octolens when you need capabilities focused on marketing and CiteHawk when you require tools for marketing.

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