What is the key difference between Pagewatch and Zinema?

Pagewatch belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Zinema belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Pagewatch or Zinema 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 Pagewatch and Zinema free or paid?

Pagewatch operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Zinema operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Pagewatch lists 0 tools with 2 views and 1 GitHub stars. Zinema lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Pagewatch and Zinema 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Pagewatch vs Zinema

In-depth architectural comparison of the Pagewatch and Zinema 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

Pagewatch

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Zinema

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 25/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Pagewatch if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Zinema 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 Pagewatch 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).

Explore Pagewatch Details

Choose Zinema 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).

Explore Zinema Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Pagewatch Developer Tools	Z Zinema Developer Tools
Summary	A real browser for agents. Turn any URL into clean markdown, a PNG screenshot, or a PDF.	Turn movie/TV recommendations into playable trailer pages: permanent, free, every title plays.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Pagewatch Tools (0)

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

Zinema 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).

Pagewatch Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Zinema Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Pagewatch is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Zinema belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Pagewatch when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Zinema when you require tools for developer tools.

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