What is the key difference between Semantic Frame and Sage?

Semantic Frame belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution, while Sage belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Semantic Frame or Sage 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 Semantic Frame and Sage free or paid?

Semantic Frame operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Sage operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Semantic Frame lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Sage lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Semantic Frame and Sage 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 Semantic Frame or Sage 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 Semantic Frame and Sage free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both semantic-frame and sage 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, Semantic Frame has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Sage holds a Quality Score of 29 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Semantic Frame vs Sage

In-depth architectural comparison of the Semantic Frame and Sage 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

Semantic Frame

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

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

Sage

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 29/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Semantic Frame if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a local process. Choose Sage if your workspace requires Finance & Fintech integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Semantic Frame when:

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

Explore Semantic Frame Details

Choose Sage when:

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

Explore Sage Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Semantic Frame Finance & Fintech	S Sage Finance & Fintech
Summary	Token-efficient semantic compression for numerical data. 95%+ token reduction.	90%+ token compression for AI coding agents. Auto-fix errors, track history.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech	Finance & Fintech
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Semantic Frame Tools (0)

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

Sage 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).

Semantic Frame Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Sage Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Semantic Frame is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Sage belongs to Finance & Fintech using local stdio subprocess. Select Semantic Frame when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and Sage when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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