What is the key difference between Passport and Provenonce?

Passport belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Provenonce belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Passport or Provenonce 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 Passport and Provenonce free or paid?

Passport operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Provenonce operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Passport lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Provenonce lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Passport and Provenonce 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 Passport or Provenonce 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 Passport and Provenonce free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both passport and provenonce 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, Passport has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Provenonce holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Passport vs Provenonce

In-depth architectural comparison of the Passport and Provenonce 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

Passport

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Provenonce

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Passport if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Provenonce 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 Passport 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 Passport Details

Choose Provenonce 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 Provenonce Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	P Passport Developer Tools	P Provenonce Developer Tools
Summary	Portable cryptographic identity for AI agents. Ed25519 keypairs and signed manifests.	Cryptographic identity, SIGIL naming, heartbeat, and passports for AI agents.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Passport Tools (0)

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

Provenonce 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).

Passport Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Provenonce Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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