What is the key difference between WHOIS and EOxElements?

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

How do I install WHOIS or EOxElements 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 WHOIS and EOxElements free or paid?

WHOIS operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). EOxElements operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

WHOIS lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. EOxElements lists 0 tools with 0 views and 34 GitHub stars.

Can I use both WHOIS and EOxElements 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 WHOIS or EOxElements 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 WHOIS and EOxElements free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both whois and eoxelements 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, WHOIS has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. EOxElements holds a Quality Score of 44 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 34 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

WHOIS vs EOxElements

In-depth architectural comparison of the WHOIS and EOxElements 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

WHOIS

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

EOxElements

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

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

Choose EOxElements 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 EOxElements Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	W WHOIS Developer Tools	E EOxElements Developer Tools
Summary	Query WHOIS/RDAP information for domains, IP addresses, CIDR prefixes and ASNs. Self-hostable.	A server to provide information about EOxElements custom elements for coding agents.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

WHOIS Tools (0)

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

EOxElements 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).

WHOIS Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

EOxElements Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "eoxelements": {
      "url": "https://eox-a.github.io/EOxElements"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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