ToolScout Software Recommendation
Which software to buy: shortlists, comparisons and alternatives with reasons and recorded prices.
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
claude mcp add --transport http toolscout-software-recommendation 'https://trytoolscout.org/mcp'
{
"mcpServers": {
"toolscout-software-recommendation": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://trytoolscout.org/mcp"
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
What is ToolScout Software Recommendation?
Which software to buy: shortlists, comparisons and alternatives with reasons and recorded prices.
How do I install ToolScout Software Recommendation?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http toolscout-software-recommendation 'https://trytoolscout.org/mcp'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does ToolScout Software Recommendation need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is ToolScout Software Recommendation open source?
Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.
Who maintains ToolScout Software Recommendation?
It is published by pcaiano. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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