Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Thegamecrafter MCP Server vs SpriteCook
In-depth architectural comparison of the Thegamecrafter MCP Server and SpriteCook 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
Thegamecrafter MCP Server
Gaming · Local stdio
Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required
SpriteCook
Gaming · Local stdio
Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Thegamecrafter MCP Server if you need specialized Gaming tools running via a local process. Choose SpriteCook if your workspace requires Gaming integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
Choose Thegamecrafter MCP Server when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
- You have access to required keys:
TGC_API_KEY_ID, TGC_USERNAME, TGC_PASSWORD. - Primary tools included: get_game_catalog, authenticate, logout.
Choose SpriteCook when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Thegamecrafter MCP Server Tools (14)
get_game_catalog
Browse TGC printable component types (cards, boards, boxes, etc.). No authentication required.
authenticate
Create a TGC session. Provide your TGC credentials (api_key_id, username, password) to authenticate. All three are required for remote usage. Local users with environment variables configured can omit them.
logout
Destroy the current TGC session.
get_my_designers
List designer profiles for the authenticated user. Returns designer ID, name, and user ID. Use the designer_id with get_my_games or create_game. Requires authentication.
get_my_games
List all games for a designer with name, ID, and status. Returns paginated results. Requires a designer_id from get_my_designers. Requires authentication.
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).
Thegamecrafter MCP Server Configuration
SpriteCook Configuration