What is the key difference between WebLens and SendThisFax?

WebLens belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while SendThisFax belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install WebLens or SendThisFax 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 WebLens and SendThisFax free or paid?

WebLens operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). SendThisFax operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

WebLens lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. SendThisFax lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both WebLens and SendThisFax 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 WebLens or SendThisFax 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 WebLens and SendThisFax free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both weblens and sendthisfax 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, WebLens has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. SendThisFax holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

WebLens vs SendThisFax

In-depth architectural comparison of the WebLens and SendThisFax 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

WebLens

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

SendThisFax

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose WebLens if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose SendThisFax 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 WebLens 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 WebLens Details

Choose SendThisFax 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 SendThisFax Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	W WebLens Developer Tools	S SendThisFax Developer Tools
Summary	Scrape, crawl, map and extract the web. Pay per call in USDC, no account or API key.	Send real faxes to EU institutions: pay per fax via checkout link or prepaid API key.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

WebLens Tools (0)

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

SendThisFax 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).

WebLens Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

SendThisFax Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sendthisfax": {
      "url": "https://www.sendthisfax.com/en/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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