What is the key difference between Refd and Statcite?

Refd belongs to the Research category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Statcite belongs to the Research category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Refd or Statcite 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 Refd and Statcite free or paid?

Refd operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Statcite operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Refd lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Statcite lists 0 tools with 1 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Refd and Statcite 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Refd vs Statcite

In-depth architectural comparison of the Refd and Statcite 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

Refd

Research · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Statcite

Research · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Refd if you need specialized Research tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Statcite if your workspace requires Research integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Refd when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Research domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Refd Details

Choose Statcite when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Research domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Statcite Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Refd Research	Statcite Research
Summary	Read AI search visibility, competitors, citations, prompts, and answer evidence from refd.	Official economic statistics with citations: World Bank, IMF WEO, ECB. Verify claimed figures.
Category & Scope	Research	Research
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Refd Tools (0)

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

Statcite 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).

Refd Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "refd": {
      "url": "https://api.refd.ai/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Statcite Configuration