What is the key difference between Amazon Trends API and Amazon Trends MCP?

Amazon Trends API belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Amazon Trends MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Amazon Trends API or Amazon Trends 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 Amazon Trends API and Amazon Trends MCP free or paid?

Amazon Trends API operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Amazon Trends MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Amazon Trends API lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Amazon Trends MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Amazon Trends API and Amazon Trends 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.

How do I install Amazon Trends API or Amazon Trends MCP 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 Amazon Trends API and Amazon Trends MCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

Amazon Trends API is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Amazon Trends MCP 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 Amazon Trends API and Amazon Trends MCP at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both amazon-trends-api and amazon-trends-mcp 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, Amazon Trends API has a Quality Score of 39 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Amazon Trends MCP holds a Quality Score of 30 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Amazon Trends API vs Amazon Trends MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Amazon Trends API and Amazon Trends 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

Amazon Trends API

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Amazon Trends MCP

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 30/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Amazon Trends API if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Amazon Trends MCP if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Amazon Trends API when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Amazon Trends API Details

Choose Amazon Trends MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Amazon Trends MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Amazon Trends API Developer Tools	A Amazon Trends MCP Developer Tools
Summary	Amazon product search volume and best-seller trends. Free key at trendsapi.ai	Amazon product search demand over time, with growth for any keyword. Free key at trendsmcp.ai
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Amazon Trends API Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Amazon Trends MCP Tools (0)

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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).

Amazon Trends API Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "amazon-trends-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://api.trendsapi.ai/mcp",
        "--header",
        "Authorization:${AUTH_HEADER}"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Amazon Trends MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "amazon-trends-mcp": {
      "url": "https://trendsmcp.ai"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Amazon Trends API is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Amazon Trends MCP belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Amazon Trends API when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Amazon Trends MCP when you require tools for developer tools.

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