What is the key difference between Trip Planner and DottedSign?

Trip Planner belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while DottedSign belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Trip Planner or DottedSign 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 Trip Planner and DottedSign free or paid?

Trip Planner operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). DottedSign operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Trip Planner lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. DottedSign lists 0 tools with 0 views and 143 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Trip Planner and DottedSign 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 Trip Planner or DottedSign 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 Trip Planner and DottedSign free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both trip-planner and dottedsign 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, Trip Planner has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. DottedSign holds a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 143 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Trip Planner vs DottedSign

In-depth architectural comparison of the Trip Planner and DottedSign 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

Trip Planner

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

DottedSign

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Trip Planner if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose DottedSign if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Trip Planner when:

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

Explore Trip Planner Details

Choose DottedSign when:

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

Explore DottedSign Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	T Trip Planner Developer Tools	D DottedSign Developer Tools
Summary	AI-native trip planning with flights, activities, accommodations, tasks, and maps.	Automate eSignature workflows and signing tasks via natural language commands.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Trip Planner Tools (0)

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

DottedSign 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).

Trip Planner Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

DottedSign Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dottedsign": {
      "url": "https://img.shields.io/badge/Model_Context_Protocol-1e2327?logo=anthropic&logoColor=white"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Planner is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, DottedSign belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Trip Planner when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and DottedSign when you require tools for developer tools.

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