What is the key difference between Scout and Permits?

Scout belongs to the Customer Data Platforms category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Permits belongs to the Customer Data Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Scout or Permits 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 and Permits free or paid?

Scout operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Permits operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Scout lists 5 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Permits lists 6 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both scout and permits 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 has a Quality Score of 47 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Permits holds a Quality Score of 52 /100 ( Good ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Scout vs Permits

In-depth architectural comparison of the Scout and Permits 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

Customer Data Platforms · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Permits

Customer Data Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Scout if you need specialized Customer Data Platforms tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Permits if your workspace requires Customer Data Platforms integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Scout when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Customer Data Platforms domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: scout.coverage, scout.search_listings, scout.find_agent.

Explore Scout Details

Choose Permits when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Customer Data Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: search_permits, list_sb9_inventory, list_adu_leads.

Explore Permits Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Scout Customer Data Platforms	P Permits Customer Data Platforms
Summary	Find licensed real estate agents, search MLS, route leads. Remote MCP for SC + GA brokerages.	SF Peninsula building permits and parcel buildability: SB 9, ADU and redevelopment leads.
Category & Scope	Customer Data Platforms	Customer Data Platforms
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Scout Tools (5)

scout.coverage

Where Scout covers natively (SC, GA) + states with signed referral partners

scout.search_listings

MLS listings by city, ZIP, price, beds

scout.find_agent

Scout-pin agents live in a territory (60-min freshness window, license-verified only)

scout.route_lead

Submit a buyer/seller lead; routes to Flika agent or partner brokerage

scout.get_seller_signals

Probate / NOD / distressed-property feed (SC + GA, admin-approved)

Permits Tools (6)

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 Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scout": {
      "url": "https://modelcontextprotocol.io"
    }
  }
}

Permits Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "permits": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "addressintel-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Scout is categorized under Customer Data Platforms and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Permits belongs to Customer Data Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select Scout when you need capabilities focused on customer data platforms and Permits when you require tools for customer data platforms.

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