What is the key difference between Voicemode and Frenchie?

Voicemode belongs to the Speech-to-Text category with local stdio execution, while Frenchie belongs to the Speech-to-Text category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Voicemode or Frenchie 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 Voicemode and Frenchie free or paid?

Voicemode operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Frenchie operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Voicemode lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Frenchie lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Voicemode and Frenchie 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 Voicemode or Frenchie 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 Voicemode and Frenchie free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both voicemode and frenchie 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, Voicemode has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Frenchie holds a Quality Score of 25 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Voicemode vs Frenchie

In-depth architectural comparison of the Voicemode and Frenchie 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

Voicemode

Speech-to-Text · Local stdio

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

Frenchie

Speech-to-Text · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Voicemode if you need specialized Speech-to-Text tools running via a local process. Choose Frenchie if your workspace requires Speech-to-Text integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Voicemode when:

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

Explore Voicemode Details

Choose Frenchie when:

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

Explore Frenchie Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	V Voicemode Speech-to-Text	F Frenchie Speech-to-Text
Summary	Natural voice conversations for AI assistants - STT/TTS via MCP	OCR, transcription, and image generation for AI agents via MCP.
Category & Scope	Speech-to-Text	Speech-to-Text
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Voicemode Tools (0)

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Frenchie 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).

Voicemode Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frenchie Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Voicemode is categorized under Speech-to-Text and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Frenchie belongs to Speech-to-Text using local stdio subprocess. Select Voicemode when you need capabilities focused on speech-to-text and Frenchie when you require tools for speech-to-text.

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