What is the key difference between API and Crowdspace?

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

How do I install API or Crowdspace 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 Crowdspace free or paid?

API operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Crowdspace 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. Crowdspace lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both API and Crowdspace 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 Crowdspace

In-depth architectural comparison of the API and Crowdspace 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 · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 46/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Crowdspace

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 20/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose API if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Crowdspace 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 remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore API Details

Choose Crowdspace 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 Crowdspace Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A API Developer Tools	C Crowdspace Developer Tools
Summary	Official company and director data: search, profiles, filings, and name normalization.	Search 900+ crowdfunding and P2P lending platforms, market data and regulation by country.
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.

Crowdspace 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-7": {
      "url": "https://api.datocapital.com/v3/docs"
    }
  }
}

Crowdspace Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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