What is the key difference between AWS MCP Server and Provision Stack?

AWS MCP Server belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Provision Stack belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install AWS MCP Server or Provision Stack 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 AWS MCP Server and Provision Stack free or paid?

AWS MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Provision Stack operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

AWS MCP Server lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Provision Stack lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both AWS MCP Server and Provision Stack 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 AWS MCP Server or Provision Stack 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 AWS MCP Server and Provision Stack free to use, or do they require API keys?

AWS MCP Server is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Provision Stack 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 AWS MCP Server and Provision Stack at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both aws-mcp-server and provision-stack-2 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, AWS MCP Server has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Provision Stack holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

AWS MCP Server vs Provision Stack

In-depth architectural comparison of the AWS MCP Server and Provision Stack 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

AWS MCP Server

Cloud Platforms · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Provision Stack

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose AWS MCP Server if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Provision Stack if your workspace requires Cloud Platforms integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose AWS MCP Server when:

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

Explore AWS MCP Server Details

Choose Provision Stack when:

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

Explore Provision Stack Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A AWS MCP Server Cloud Platforms	P Provision Stack Cloud Platforms
Summary	A managed MCP server enabling AI agents to access AWS using docs, API calls, and SOP workflows.	Outcome-based infrastructure for agents — verified AWS deployments, metered billing
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms	Cloud Platforms
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

AWS MCP Server Tools (0)

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

Provision Stack 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).

AWS MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aws-mcp-server": {
      "url": "https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-mcp"
    }
  }
}

Provision Stack Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "provision-stack-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "provision-stack-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

AWS MCP Server is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Provision Stack belongs to Cloud Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select AWS MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on cloud platforms and Provision Stack when you require tools for cloud platforms.

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