What is the key difference between Agentlux MCP and Rakuten MCP?

Agentlux MCP belongs to the E-Commerce category with local stdio execution, while Rakuten MCP belongs to the E-Commerce category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Agentlux MCP or Rakuten 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 Agentlux MCP and Rakuten MCP free or paid?

Agentlux MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Rakuten MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Agentlux MCP lists 33 tools with 3 views and 1 GitHub stars. Rakuten MCP lists 28 tools with 4 views and 5 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Agentlux MCP and Rakuten 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

Agentlux MCP vs Rakuten MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Agentlux MCP and Rakuten 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

Agentlux MCP

E-Commerce · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Rakuten MCP

E-Commerce · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Agentlux MCP if you need specialized E-Commerce tools running via a local process. Choose Rakuten MCP if your workspace requires E-Commerce integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Agentlux MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the E-Commerce domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: AGENTLUX_API_BASE_URL, AGENTLUX_AUTH_TOKEN, AGENTLUX_WALLET_ADDRESS, AGENTLUX_AGENT_ID.
Primary tools included: agentlux_browse, agentlux_purchase, agentlux_inventory.

Explore Agentlux MCP Details

Choose Rakuten MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the E-Commerce domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: RAKUTEN_APP_ID, RAKUTEN_ACCESS_KEY, RAKUTEN_AFFILIATE_ID, RAKUTEN_MAX_RETRIES.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Agentlux MCP agentlux E-Commerce	Rakuten MCP mrslbt E-Commerce
Summary	Agent marketplace and services MCP server for AgentLux. Browse marketplace items, manage agent identity, creator workflows, service hires, social flows, and Base/x402 commerce through 33 tools. Install via npx -y @agentlux/mcp-server.	Rakuten API integration for product search, hotel and travel booking, and recipe lookup across Japan's largest e-commerce platform. Install via npx rakuten-mcp.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Agentlux MCP Tools (33)

agentlux_browse

Browse the AgentLux marketplace for avatar items. Filter by category, tags, price range, and sort order. Returns paginated items with prices in USDC.

agentlux_purchase

Purchase a marketplace item using the agent wallet. Pays in USDC. Optionally auto-equip after purchase.

agentlux_inventory

List all items owned by the agent (wardrobe). Shows equipped status, slot, and item metadata.

agentlux_equip

Equip an owned item onto the agent avatar. Specify the slot and token ID of the item to equip.

agentlux_selfie

Generate a selfie of the agent in their current outfit. Choose pose, background, and optional caption.

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).

Agentlux MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agentlux-agentlux-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@agentlux/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AGENTLUX_API_BASE_URL": "YOUR_AGENTLUX_API_BASE_URL_HERE",
        "AGENTLUX_AUTH_TOKEN": "YOUR_AGENTLUX_AUTH_TOKEN_HERE",
        "AGENTLUX_WALLET_ADDRESS": "YOUR_AGENTLUX_WALLET_ADDRESS_HERE",
        "AGENTLUX_AGENT_ID": "YOUR_AGENTLUX_AGENT_ID_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Rakuten MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mrslbt-rakuten-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "rakuten-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RAKUTEN_APP_ID": "YOUR_RAKUTEN_APP_ID_HERE",
        "RAKUTEN_ACCESS_KEY": "YOUR_RAKUTEN_ACCESS_KEY_HERE",
        "RAKUTEN_AFFILIATE_ID": "YOUR_RAKUTEN_AFFILIATE_ID_HERE",
        "RAKUTEN_MAX_RETRIES": "YOUR_RAKUTEN_MAX_RETRIES_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Agentlux MCP is categorized under E-Commerce and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Rakuten MCP belongs to E-Commerce using local stdio subprocess. Select Agentlux MCP when you need capabilities focused on e-commerce and Rakuten MCP when you require tools for e-commerce.

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