What is the key difference between Open Notebook and Port Scanner API?

Open Notebook belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Port Scanner API belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Open Notebook or Port Scanner API 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 Open Notebook and Port Scanner API free or paid?

Open Notebook operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Port Scanner API operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Open Notebook lists 1 tools with 0 views and 41 GitHub stars. Port Scanner API lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Open Notebook and Port Scanner API 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 Open Notebook or Port Scanner API 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 Open Notebook and Port Scanner API free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both open-notebook and port-scanner-api 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, Open Notebook has a Quality Score of 47 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 41 GitHub stars. Port Scanner API holds a Quality Score of 30 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Open Notebook vs Port Scanner API

In-depth architectural comparison of the Open Notebook and Port Scanner API 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

Open Notebook

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Port Scanner API

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 30/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Open Notebook if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Port Scanner API 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 Open Notebook 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_capabilities.

Explore Open Notebook Details

Choose Port Scanner API 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).

Explore Port Scanner API Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	O Open Notebook Developer Tools	P Port Scanner API Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server that wraps the Open Notebook API	Scan the open TCP ports of your own public IP. Fast (32) or deep (65535). No key, no signup.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Open Notebook Tools (1)

search_capabilities

Progressive tool discovery

Port Scanner API 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).

Open Notebook Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "open-notebook": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Port Scanner API Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "port-scanner-api": {
      "url": "https://portscan.com"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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