What is the key difference between AdCrunch and Adside?

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

How do I install AdCrunch or Adside 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 AdCrunch and Adside free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

AdCrunch lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Adside lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both AdCrunch and Adside 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 AdCrunch or Adside 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 AdCrunch and Adside free to use, or do they require API keys?

AdCrunch is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Adside 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 AdCrunch and Adside at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both adcrunch and adside 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, AdCrunch has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Adside holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

AdCrunch vs Adside

In-depth architectural comparison of the AdCrunch and Adside 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

AdCrunch

Social Media · Local stdio

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

Adside

Social Media · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Verdict Summary: Choose AdCrunch if you need specialized Social Media tools running via a local process. Choose Adside if your workspace requires Social Media integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

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

Choose Adside 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 Adside Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A AdCrunch Social Media	A Adside Social Media
Summary	Ask AI about your ads — query Meta, TikTok, and Google Ads performance in natural language.	AI agents that manage paid ads on Meta, LinkedIn, and Google Ads from any MCP client.
Category & Scope	Social Media	Social Media
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

AdCrunch Tools (0)

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

Adside 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).

AdCrunch Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Adside Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "adside": {
      "url": "https://www.adside.ai"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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