FileScopeMCP vs CuttingToolsAI Grade Cross Reference

In-depth architectural comparison of the FileScopeMCP and CuttingToolsAI Grade Cross Reference 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose FileScopeMCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Visualization domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
• You have access to required keys: FILESCOPE_BROKER_BASEURL.
• Primary tools included: status, find_important_files, get_file_summary.

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Choose CuttingToolsAI Grade Cross Reference when:

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

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	FileScopeMCP admica Data Visualization	C CuttingToolsAI Grade Cross Reference Data Visualization
Summary	Analyzes your codebase identifying important files based on dependency relationships. Generates diagrams and importance scores, helping AI assistants understand the codebase.	Cross-brand carbide grade equivalents from verified manufacturer charts; never invents a grade.
Category & Scope	Data Visualization

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "admica-filescopemcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "filescope-install"
      ],
      "env": {
        "FILESCOPE_BROKER_BASEURL": "YOUR_FILESCOPE_BROKER_BASEURL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cuttingtoolsai-grade-cross-reference": {
      "url": "https://cuttingtoolsai.eu"
    }
  }
}

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