What is the key difference between Appfigures and AskNeedl?

Appfigures belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while AskNeedl belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Appfigures or AskNeedl 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 Appfigures and AskNeedl free or paid?

Appfigures operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). AskNeedl operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Appfigures lists 0 tools with 0 views and 12 GitHub stars. AskNeedl lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Appfigures and AskNeedl 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 Appfigures or AskNeedl 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 Appfigures and AskNeedl free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both appfigures and askneedl 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, Appfigures has a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 12 GitHub stars. AskNeedl holds a Quality Score of 24 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Appfigures vs AskNeedl

In-depth architectural comparison of the Appfigures and AskNeedl 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

Appfigures

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

AskNeedl

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 24/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Appfigures if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose AskNeedl 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 Appfigures 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 Appfigures Details

Choose AskNeedl 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 AskNeedl Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Appfigures Developer Tools	A AskNeedl Developer Tools
Summary	Access your app analytics, ASO tools, and app market intelligence with Appfigures.	Enterprise AI for trusted intelligence
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Appfigures Tools (0)

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

AskNeedl 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).

Appfigures Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "appfigures": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@appfigures/cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

AskNeedl Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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