What is the key difference between API and A2ABench?

API belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while A2ABench belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install API or A2ABench 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 API and A2ABench free or paid?

API operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). A2ABench operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

API lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. A2ABench lists 0 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both API and A2ABench 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

API vs A2ABench

In-depth architectural comparison of the API and A2ABench 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

API

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

A2ABench

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose API if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose A2ABench if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose 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 API Details

Choose A2ABench 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 A2ABench Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A API Developer Tools	A2ABench Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server for generating REST API boilerplate and Express endpoints.	Agent-native developer Q&A with REST, MCP, and A2A discovery endpoints.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

API Tools (0)

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

A2ABench Tools (0)

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

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).

API Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "api-10": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "api-10"
      ]
    }
  }
}

A2ABench Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "a2abench": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@khalidsaidi/a2abench-mcp@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

API is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, A2ABench belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select API when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and A2ABench when you require tools for developer tools.

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