What is the key difference between TopoLift Negotiation and Citeguard?

TopoLift Negotiation belongs to the Research category with local stdio execution, while Citeguard belongs to the Research category with local stdio execution.

How do I install TopoLift Negotiation or Citeguard 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 TopoLift Negotiation and Citeguard free or paid?

TopoLift Negotiation operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Citeguard operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

TopoLift Negotiation lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Citeguard lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both TopoLift Negotiation and Citeguard 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 TopoLift Negotiation or Citeguard 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 TopoLift Negotiation and Citeguard free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both topolift-negotiation and citeguard 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, TopoLift Negotiation has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Citeguard holds a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

TopoLift Negotiation vs Citeguard

In-depth architectural comparison of the TopoLift Negotiation and Citeguard 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

TopoLift Negotiation

Research · Local stdio

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

Citeguard

Research · Local stdio

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose TopoLift Negotiation if you need specialized Research tools running via a local process. Choose Citeguard if your workspace requires Research integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose TopoLift Negotiation when:

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

Explore TopoLift Negotiation Details

Choose Citeguard when:

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

Explore Citeguard Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	T TopoLift Negotiation Research	C Citeguard Research
Summary	Atom-grounded negotiation reasoning. Typed topology slot, inline citations, public dialect.	Verify citations in AI text: fetches each cited source, returns verdicts with evidence quotes.
Category & Scope	Research	Research
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

TopoLift Negotiation Tools (0)

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

Citeguard 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).

TopoLift Negotiation Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Citeguard Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

TopoLift Negotiation is categorized under Research and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Citeguard belongs to Research using local stdio subprocess. Select TopoLift Negotiation when you need capabilities focused on research and Citeguard when you require tools for research.

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