What is the key difference between Provenonce and Passport?

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

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

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

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

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

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

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

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Provenonce vs Passport

In-depth architectural comparison of the Provenonce and Passport 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

Provenonce

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Passport

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

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

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

Feature & Specification Comparison

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

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Provenonce Tools (0)

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

Passport 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).

Provenonce Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Passport Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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