What is the key difference between MCPFlux and Jupytercad MCP?

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

How do I install MCPFlux or Jupytercad MCP 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 Jupytercad MCP free or paid?

MCPFlux operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required). Jupytercad MCP 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. Jupytercad MCP lists 18 tools with 3 views and 20 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCPFlux and Jupytercad MCP 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 Jupytercad MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCPFlux and Jupytercad MCP 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

Jupytercad MCP

Art & Culture · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCPFlux if you need specialized Art & Culture tools running via a local process. Choose Jupytercad MCP 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 Jupytercad MCP 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: get_current_cad_design, remove, rename.

Explore Jupytercad MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCPFlux AceDataCloud Art & Culture	Jupytercad MCP asmith26 Art & Culture
Summary	Flux AI image generation and editing (Black Forest Labs) via Ace Data Cloud API.	An MCP server for JupyterCAD that allows you to control it using LLMs/natural language.
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"
      }
    }
  }
}

Jupytercad MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "asmith26-jupytercad-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "asmith26-jupytercad-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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