What is the key difference between AllMCPs Server and Arcadedb?

AllMCPs Server belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Arcadedb belongs to the Databases category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install AllMCPs Server or Arcadedb 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 AllMCPs Server and Arcadedb free or paid?

AllMCPs Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Arcadedb operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

AllMCPs Server lists 8 tools with 7 views and 3 GitHub stars. Arcadedb lists 6 tools with 2 views and 1,071 GitHub stars.

Can I use both AllMCPs Server and Arcadedb 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.

How do I install AllMCPs Server or Arcadedb in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are AllMCPs Server and Arcadedb free to use, or do they require API keys?

AllMCPs Server is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Arcadedb operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both AllMCPs Server and Arcadedb at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both allmcps-server and arcadedata-arcadedb as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, AllMCPs Server has a Quality Score of 86 /100 ( Excellent ) with 7 views, 19 installs, and 3 GitHub stars. Arcadedb holds a Quality Score of 59 /100 ( Good ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 1,071 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

AllMCPs Server vs Arcadedb

In-depth architectural comparison of the AllMCPs Server and Arcadedb 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

AllMCPs Server

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 86/100 (Excellent) | Auth: No auth required

Arcadedb

Databases · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose AllMCPs Server if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Arcadedb if your workspace requires Databases integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose AllMCPs Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: ALLMCPS_MCP_URL.
Primary tools included: search_mcp_servers, get_mcp_install_config, list_mcp_categories.

Explore AllMCPs Server Details

Choose Arcadedb when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Multi-model support: graph, document, key-value, time-series, vector, Compatible with SQL, Cypher, Gremlin, MongoDB query languages, ACID-compliant transactions.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	AllMCPs Server FeaturedVerifiedDatabases	Arcadedb ArcadeData Databases
Summary	The official MCP server for AllMCPs.com - submit and manage tools directly from your AI. The open directory for MCP servers. Connect Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and AI agents to databases, tools, files, and APIs. Explore 3,181+ servers. AllMCPs is the premier, open directory for discovering, evaluating, and installing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to equip AI agents and LLMs with real-world superpowers.	Built-in MCP server for ArcadeDB, a multi-model database (graph, document, key-value, time-series, vector) with SQL, Cypher, Gremlin, and MongoDB QL support.

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

AllMCPs Server Tools (8)

search_mcp_servers

Search the AllMCPs directory for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers by keyword or category.

get_mcp_install_config

Get the exact claude_desktop_config.json setup snippet and documentation for a specific MCP server by ID.

list_mcp_categories

List all categories available in the AllMCPs directory along with server counts.

get_boost_pricing

Get pricing and features for boosting / featuring an MCP server on AllMCPs.com.

boost_mcp_server

Initiate a sponsorship / boost order for an MCP server by ID, returning a Stripe checkout session URL and x402 invoice.

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).

AllMCPs Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "allmcps-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "allmcps-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ALLMCPS_MCP_URL": "YOUR_ALLMCPS_MCP_URL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Arcadedb Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arcadedata-arcadedb": {
      "url": "https://arcadedb.com/assets/images/arcadedb-logo.png"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

AllMCPs Server is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Arcadedb belongs to Databases using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select AllMCPs Server when you need capabilities focused on databases and Arcadedb when you require tools for databases.

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