What is the key difference between OpenOSINT and Mail?

OpenOSINT belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution, while Mail belongs to the Communication category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install OpenOSINT or Mail 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 OpenOSINT and Mail free or paid?

OpenOSINT operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mail operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

OpenOSINT lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Mail lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both OpenOSINT and Mail 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 OpenOSINT or Mail 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 OpenOSINT and Mail free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both openosint and mail 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, OpenOSINT has a Quality Score of 28 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Mail holds a Quality Score of 34 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

OpenOSINT vs Mail

In-depth architectural comparison of the OpenOSINT and Mail 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

OpenOSINT

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 28/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Mail

Communication · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 34/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose OpenOSINT if you need specialized Communication tools running via a local process. Choose Mail if your workspace requires Communication integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose OpenOSINT when:

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

Explore OpenOSINT Details

Choose Mail when:

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

Explore Mail Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	O OpenOSINT Communication	M Mail Communication
Summary	AI-powered OSINT agent & MCP server. 16 tools: email, breach, IP, WHOIS, DNS, Shodan, GitHub & more.	Email + calendar for any IMAP/CalDAV mailbox — OVH, Gandi, iCloud, Zoho, Fastmail and more.
Category & Scope	Communication	Communication
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

OpenOSINT Tools (0)

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

Mail 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).

OpenOSINT Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Mail Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mail": {
      "url": "https://anymailmcp.com"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

OpenOSINT is categorized under Communication and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Mail belongs to Communication using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select OpenOSINT when you need capabilities focused on communication and Mail when you require tools for communication.

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