Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Hledger MCP vs Tunnels.io
In-depth architectural comparison of the Hledger MCP and Tunnels.io 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
Hledger MCP
Finance & Fintech · Local stdio
Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Tunnels.io
Finance & Fintech · Local stdio
Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Hledger MCP if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a local process. Choose Tunnels.io 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 Hledger MCP when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
- You have access to required keys:
HLEDGER_READ_ONLY, HLEDGER_SKIP_BACKUP, HLEDGER_EXECUTABLE_PATH, HLEDGER_WEB_EXECUTABLE_PATH. - Primary tools included: txt, csv, json.
T
Choose Tunnels.io when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Hledger MCP Tools (4)
txt
csv
json
html
Tunnels.io 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).
Hledger MCP Configuration
Tunnels.io Configuration