Scala MCP Server vs Fetch
A side-by-side look at the Scala MCP Server and Fetch MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Scala MCP Server for search & data extraction work as a local process; choose Fetch for search & data extraction as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Scala MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Search & Data Extraction domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
SCALA_API_KEY. - You want tools like
search_companies, lookup_company, company_report.
Choose Fetch when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Search & Data Extraction domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
create_entities, create_relations, add_observations.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Search & Data Extraction | Search & Data Extraction |
| Quality signal | 63/100 · Good | 90/100 · Excellent |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | No auth required |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free |
| Required env vars | SCALA_API_KEY | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Verified |
| GitHub stars | 2 | 91,308 |
| Directory activity | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 33 | 9 |
| Full listing | View Scala MCP Server | View Fetch |
Tools & capabilities
Scala MCP Server tools 33
search_companiesSearch 250M+ companies worldwide by name, VAT number, or keyword. Filter by country (ISO 2-letter), NACE industry code, and status.lookup_companyGet detailed company profile by ID or VAT number. Returns revenue, employees, health score, NACE classification, legal form, incorporation date, contacts.company_reportGenerate a company health report. Types: basic (5 credits), pro (10), enterprise (20).database_statsGet S.C.A.L.A. Score database statistics: total companies, countries, last update.list_countriesList all countries available in the database with company counts.check_creditsCheck your remaining API credits, plan, and reset date.crm_list_contactsList CRM contacts with optional search. Returns name, email, phone, company, deal stage (lead/qualified/proposal/won/lost), score, and tags.crm_create_contactCreate a new CRM contact with name, email, phone, company, and tags.crm_update_contactUpdate an existing CRM contact by ID. Any field can be updated.crm_pipelineGet the CRM pipeline view — contacts grouped by stage with counts and deal values.crm_contact_timelineGet the full activity timeline for a contact: calls, emails, meetings, notes, deals.booking_get_slotsGet available booking slots for a business. Returns time slots that can be booked by customers.- +21 more on the listing page
Fetch tools 9
create_entitiesCreate multiple new entities in the knowledge graphcreate_relationsCreate multiple new relations between entities in the knowledge graph. Relations should be in active voiceadd_observationsAdd new observations to existing entities in the knowledge graphdelete_entitiesDelete multiple entities and their associated relations from the knowledge graphdelete_observationsDelete specific observations from entities in the knowledge graphdelete_relationsDelete multiple relations from the knowledge graphread_graphRead the entire knowledge graphsearch_nodesSearch for nodes in the knowledge graph based on a queryopen_nodesOpen specific nodes in the knowledge graph by their names
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Scala MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"alessandro114-scala-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"scala-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"SCALA_API_KEY": "YOUR_SCALA_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Fetch
{
"mcpServers": {
"fetch": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Scala MCP Server is categorized under Search & Data Extraction and uses a local stdio subprocess. Fetch belongs to Search & Data Extraction and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Scala MCP Server for search & data extraction work and Fetch for search & data extraction.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Scala MCP Server is listed as freemium — a free tier with paid plans. Auth: api key required. Fetch is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add alessandro114-scala-mcp-server and fetch as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Scala MCP Server has a quality signal of 63/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 2 GitHub stars. Fetch has 90/100 (Excellent) with 4 views, 0 installs and 91,308 GitHub stars.