What is the key difference between Ad Spy and AdCrunch?

Ad Spy belongs to the Social Media category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while AdCrunch belongs to the Social Media category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Ad Spy or AdCrunch 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 Ad Spy and AdCrunch free or paid?

Ad Spy operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). AdCrunch operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Ad Spy lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. AdCrunch lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Ad Spy and AdCrunch 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.

How do I install Ad Spy or AdCrunch in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Ad Spy and AdCrunch free to use, or do they require API keys?

Ad Spy is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . AdCrunch operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Ad Spy and AdCrunch at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both ad-spy and adcrunch as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Ad Spy has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. AdCrunch holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Ad Spy vs AdCrunch

In-depth architectural comparison of the Ad Spy and AdCrunch 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

Ad Spy

Social Media · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

AdCrunch

Social Media · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Ad Spy if you need specialized Social Media tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose AdCrunch if your workspace requires Social Media integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Ad Spy when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Social Media domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Ad Spy Details

Choose AdCrunch when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Social Media domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore AdCrunch Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Ad Spy Social Media	A AdCrunch Social Media
Summary	Facebook/Meta ad-spy: search 1B+ new ads/mo with AI creative categories across 360 niches.	Ask AI about your ads — query Meta, TikTok, and Google Ads performance in natural language.
Category & Scope	Social Media	Social Media
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ad Spy Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

AdCrunch 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).

Ad Spy Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ad-spy": {
      "url": "https://spytrend.com"
    }
  }
}

AdCrunch Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "adcrunch": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "adcrunch"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Ad Spy is categorized under Social Media and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, AdCrunch belongs to Social Media using local stdio subprocess. Select Ad Spy when you need capabilities focused on social media and AdCrunch when you require tools for social media.

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