What is the key difference between Persimmon and Foundersignal Mcp?

Persimmon belongs to the Marketing category with local stdio execution, while Foundersignal Mcp belongs to the Marketing category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Persimmon or Foundersignal Mcp 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 Persimmon and Foundersignal Mcp free or paid?

Persimmon operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Foundersignal Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Persimmon lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Foundersignal Mcp lists 4 tools with 2 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Persimmon and Foundersignal Mcp 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 Persimmon or Foundersignal Mcp 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 Persimmon and Foundersignal Mcp free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both persimmon and carlosalvite-foundersignal-mcp 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, Persimmon has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Foundersignal Mcp holds a Quality Score of 61 /100 ( Good ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Persimmon vs Foundersignal Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Persimmon and Foundersignal Mcp 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

Persimmon

Marketing · Local stdio

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

Foundersignal Mcp

Marketing · Local stdio

Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Persimmon when:

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

Explore Persimmon Details

Choose Foundersignal Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Marketing domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: get_discover_data, render_report, market_query.

Explore Foundersignal Mcp Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	P Persimmon Marketing	Foundersignal Mcp carlosalvite Marketing
Summary	Brand-intelligence MCP: momentum scoring, signal evidence, and competitive context for agents.	Ask Claude what SaaS ideas are worth building. Aggregates revenue data, growth signals and pain points from AppSumo, TrustMRR, Product Hunt, Indie Hackers, Reddit and more.
Category & Scope	Marketing	Marketing

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Persimmon Tools (0)

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

Foundersignal Mcp Tools (4)

get_discover_data

Query FounderSignal's market intelligence database and return all ranked SaaS opportunities scored by revenue proof, competition density, momentum, and build feasibility. Returns structured JSON. Use this first, then write Market Gap / Why Now / Execution Plan narratives for each idea, then call render_report to produce the final HTML artifact.

render_report

Render the final personalized discovery report as a full HTML document. Pass the ideas array from get_discover_data, each augmented with a narrative object containing marketGap, whyNow, and executionPlan (written by you based on the data). Returns an HTML artifact to display directly.

market_query

Query aggregated market intelligence from TrustMRR, AppSumo, Product Hunt, Indie Hackers, Reddit and Google SERP. Returns a ranked text table of SaaS opportunities scored across revenue proof, momentum, entry window, pain intensity and build feasibility.

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).

Persimmon Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Foundersignal Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "carlosalvite-foundersignal-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "foundersignal-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Persimmon is categorized under Marketing and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Foundersignal Mcp belongs to Marketing using local stdio subprocess. Select Persimmon when you need capabilities focused on marketing and Foundersignal Mcp when you require tools for marketing.

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