What is the key difference between MCPFlux and Shahnameh MCP Server?

MCPFlux belongs to the Art & Culture category with local stdio execution, while Shahnameh MCP Server belongs to the Art & Culture category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCPFlux or Shahnameh MCP Server 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 MCPFlux and Shahnameh MCP Server free or paid?

MCPFlux operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required). Shahnameh MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCPFlux lists 6 tools with 3 views and 3 GitHub stars. Shahnameh MCP Server lists 5 tools with 3 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCPFlux and Shahnameh MCP Server 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

MCPFlux vs Shahnameh MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCPFlux and Shahnameh MCP Server 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

MCPFlux

Art & Culture · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Shahnameh MCP Server

Art & Culture · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCPFlux when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Art & Culture domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: ACEDATACLOUD_API_TOKEN.
Primary tools included: flux_generate_image, flux_edit_image, flux_list_models.

Explore MCPFlux Details

Choose Shahnameh MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Art & Culture domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Provides access to Shahnameh sections, Retrieves Shahnameh verses, Exposes text explanations.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCPFlux AceDataCloud Art & Culture	Shahnameh MCP Server aliafsahnoudeh Art & Culture
Summary	Flux AI image generation and editing (Black Forest Labs) via Ace Data Cloud API.	MCP server for accessing the Shahnameh (Book of Kings) Persian epic poem by Ferdowsi, including sections, verses and explanations.
Category & Scope	Art & Culture

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCPFlux Tools (6)

flux_generate_image

Generate AI images from a text prompt using Flux.

flux_edit_image

Edit an existing image using Flux with a text prompt.

flux_list_models

List all available Flux models and their capabilities.

flux_list_actions

List all available Flux tools and their use cases.

flux_get_task

Query the status and result of a Flux image generation task.

flux_get_tasks_batch

Query multiple Flux image generation tasks at once.

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).

MCPFlux Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "acedatacloud-mcpflux": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-flux-pro"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ACEDATACLOUD_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_ACEDATACLOUD_API_TOKEN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Shahnameh MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aliafsahnoudeh-shahnameh-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "aliafsahnoudeh-shahnameh-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCPFlux is categorized under Art & Culture and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Shahnameh MCP Server belongs to Art & Culture using local stdio subprocess. Select MCPFlux when you need capabilities focused on art & culture and Shahnameh MCP Server when you require tools for art & culture.

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