Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Paper Format Agent vs Crossref
In-depth architectural comparison of the Paper Format Agent and Crossref 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
Paper Format Agent
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required
Crossref
Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Paper Format Agent if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Crossref 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?
P
Choose Paper Format Agent 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).
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Choose Crossref 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).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Paper Format Agent Tools (0)
No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.
Crossref 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).
Paper Format Agent Configuration
Crossref Configuration
Frequently Asked Questions
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