What is the key difference between Palmyr and Scribe?

Palmyr belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution, while Scribe belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Palmyr or Scribe 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 Palmyr and Scribe free or paid?

Palmyr operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Scribe operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Palmyr lists 0 tools with 0 views and 5 GitHub stars. Scribe lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Palmyr and Scribe 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 Palmyr or Scribe 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 Palmyr and Scribe free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both palmyr and scribe 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, Palmyr has a Quality Score of 41 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 5 GitHub stars. Scribe holds a Quality Score of 31 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Palmyr vs Scribe

In-depth architectural comparison of the Palmyr and Scribe 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

Palmyr

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Scribe

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 31/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Palmyr if you need specialized Communication tools running via a local process. Choose Scribe if your workspace requires Communication integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Palmyr 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 Palmyr Details

Choose Scribe 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 Scribe Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Palmyr Communication	S Scribe Communication
Summary	Agent infra: email, phone, social, domains, VPS, wallets. Paid per-action via x402, no API key.	Manage Scribe email signatures: templates, teammates, smart fields and campaigns, via OAuth.
Category & Scope	Communication	Communication
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Palmyr Tools (0)

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

Scribe 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).

Palmyr Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "palmyr": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@palmyr/cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Scribe Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Palmyr is categorized under Communication and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Scribe belongs to Communication using local stdio subprocess. Select Palmyr when you need capabilities focused on communication and Scribe when you require tools for communication.

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