API vs Untappd

In-depth architectural comparison of the API and Untappd 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

A

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 Untappd 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 Untappd Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A API Developer Tools	Untappd Developer Tools
Summary	HTTP client, JWT decode, header analysis for AI agents	MCP server exposing Untappd API tools for AI agents
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "api-9": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "api-9"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "untappd": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "untappd-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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