What is the key difference between Scout by Optimly and Audit?

Scout by Optimly belongs to the Security category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Audit belongs to the Security category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Scout by Optimly or Audit 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 Scout by Optimly and Audit free or paid?

Scout by Optimly operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Audit operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Scout by Optimly lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Audit lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Scout by Optimly and Audit 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 Scout by Optimly or Audit 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 Scout by Optimly and Audit free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both scout-by-optimly and audit 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, Scout by Optimly has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Audit holds a Quality Score of 28 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Scout by Optimly vs Audit

In-depth architectural comparison of the Scout by Optimly and Audit 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

Scout by Optimly

Security · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Audit

Security · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 28/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Scout by Optimly when:

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

Explore Scout by Optimly Details

Choose Audit when:

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

Explore Audit Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Scout by Optimly Security	A Audit Security
Summary	Query the AI Brand Directory. Audit brand visibility in ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.	See how AI assistants answer about your brand
Category & Scope	Security	Security
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Scout by Optimly Tools (0)

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

Audit 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).

Scout by Optimly Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scout-by-optimly": {
      "url": "https://optimly.ai"
    }
  }
}

Audit Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "audit": {
      "url": "https://beket.ai/guides/using-the-beket-ai-mcp/"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Scout by Optimly is categorized under Security and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Audit belongs to Security using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Scout by Optimly when you need capabilities focused on security and Audit when you require tools for security.

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