What is the key difference between MCP Ipfs and Apisix MCP?

MCP Ipfs belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution, while Apisix MCP belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Ipfs or Apisix 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 MCP Ipfs and Apisix MCP free or paid?

MCP Ipfs operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Apisix MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Ipfs lists 5 tools with 2 views and 21 GitHub stars. Apisix MCP lists 6 tools with 3 views and 38 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Ipfs and Apisix 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

MCP Ipfs vs Apisix MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Ipfs and Apisix 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

MCP Ipfs

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Apisix MCP

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Ipfs if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Apisix MCP if your workspace requires Cloud Platforms integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Ipfs when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: W3_LOGIN_EMAIL.
Primary tools included: Wraps w3 CLI commands for storacha.network integration, Supports authentication and agent management, Manages spaces, data uploads, and deletions.

Explore MCP Ipfs Details

Choose Apisix MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: APISIX_SERVER_HOST, APISIX_SERVER_PORT, APISIX_ADMIN_API_PORT, APISIX_ADMIN_API_PREFIX, APISIX_ADMIN_KEY.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Ipfs alexbakers Cloud Platforms	Apisix MCP api7 Cloud Platforms
Summary	upload and manipulation of IPFS storage	MCP Server that support for querying and managing all resource in Apache APISIX.
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms	Cloud Platforms

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Ipfs Tools (5)

Wraps w3 CLI commands for storacha.network integration

Supports authentication and agent management

Manages spaces, data uploads, and deletions

Handles delegations, proofs, and key/token management

Provides account billing and usage reporting tools

Apisix MCP Tools (6)

Manage routes, services, upstreams, and SSL certificates

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).

MCP Ipfs Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alexbakers-mcp-ipfs": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-ipfs"
      ],
      "env": {
        "W3_LOGIN_EMAIL": "YOUR_W3_LOGIN_EMAIL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Apisix MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "api7-apisix-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "apisix-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "APISIX_SERVER_HOST": "YOUR_APISIX_SERVER_HOST_HERE",
        "APISIX_SERVER_PORT": "YOUR_APISIX_SERVER_PORT_HERE",
        "APISIX_ADMIN_API_PORT": "YOUR_APISIX_ADMIN_API_PORT_HERE",
        "APISIX_ADMIN_API_PREFIX": "YOUR_APISIX_ADMIN_API_PREFIX_HERE",
        "APISIX_ADMIN_KEY": "YOUR_APISIX_ADMIN_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Ipfs is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Apisix MCP belongs to Cloud Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Ipfs when you need capabilities focused on cloud platforms and Apisix MCP when you require tools for cloud platforms.

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