What is the key difference between MCP Server and MCP Server Kalshi?

MCP Server belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution, while MCP Server Kalshi belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Server or MCP Server Kalshi 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 MCP Server and MCP Server Kalshi free or paid?

MCP Server operates under a Freemium model (API Key required). MCP Server Kalshi operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server lists 2 tools with 8 views and 9 GitHub stars. MCP Server Kalshi lists 6 tools with 3 views and 27 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server and MCP Server Kalshi 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

MCP Server vs MCP Server Kalshi

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server and MCP Server Kalshi 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

MCP Server

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

MCP Server Kalshi

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Server Kalshi if your workspace requires Finance & Fintech integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: FRIHET_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: group, limit.

Explore MCP Server Details

Choose MCP Server Kalshi when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: KALSHI_ENV, KALSHI_API_KEY, KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH, BASE_URL.
Primary tools included: Market, event, and series discovery, Order book, candlestick, and trade retrieval, Settlement-rule consolidation and PDF text extraction.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server @frihet Finance & Fintech	MCP Server Kalshi Finance & Fintech
Summary	AI-native business management — invoices, expenses, clients, products, and quotes. 31 tools for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and Cline.	MCP server for end-to-end trading on Kalshi prediction markets: discover, research, trade.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Server Tools (2)

group

limit

MCP Server Kalshi Tools (6)

Market, event, and series discovery

Order book, candlestick, and trade retrieval

Settlement-rule consolidation and PDF text extraction

Exchange status and schedule lookup

Portfolio and order management

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).

MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "-frihet-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@frihet/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "FRIHET_API_KEY": "YOUR_FRIHET_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

MCP Server Kalshi Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-kalshi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ],
      "env": {
        "KALSHI_ENV": "YOUR_KALSHI_ENV_HERE",
        "KALSHI_API_KEY": "YOUR_KALSHI_API_KEY_HERE",
        "KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH": "YOUR_KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH_HERE",
        "BASE_URL": "YOUR_BASE_URL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Server is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MCP Server Kalshi belongs to Finance & Fintech using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and MCP Server Kalshi when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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