What is the key difference between Tru8 Evidence Research and Tinysearch?

Tru8 Evidence Research belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Tinysearch belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Tru8 Evidence Research or Tinysearch 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 Tru8 Evidence Research and Tinysearch free or paid?

Tru8 Evidence Research operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Tinysearch operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Tru8 Evidence Research lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Tinysearch lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Tru8 Evidence Research and Tinysearch 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 Tru8 Evidence Research or Tinysearch 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 Tru8 Evidence Research and Tinysearch free to use, or do they require API keys?

Tru8 Evidence Research is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Tinysearch 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 Tru8 Evidence Research and Tinysearch at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both tru8-evidence-research and tinysearch 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, Tru8 Evidence Research has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Tinysearch holds a Quality Score of 25 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Tru8 Evidence Research vs Tinysearch

In-depth architectural comparison of the Tru8 Evidence Research and Tinysearch 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

Tru8 Evidence Research

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Tinysearch

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 25/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Tru8 Evidence Research if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Tinysearch if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Tru8 Evidence Research 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 Tru8 Evidence Research Details

Choose Tinysearch 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 Tinysearch Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	T Tru8 Evidence Research Developer Tools	T Tinysearch Developer Tools
Summary	Source-traced evidence research for AI agents. We organise the evidence; you decide.	Self-hosted web research for MCP agents.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Tru8 Evidence Research Tools (0)

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

Tinysearch 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).

Tru8 Evidence Research Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tru8-evidence-research": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tru8-evidence-research"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tinysearch Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Tru8 Evidence Research is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Tinysearch belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Tru8 Evidence Research when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Tinysearch when you require tools for developer tools.

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