What is the key difference between Balldontlie and Threatfox?

Balldontlie belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Threatfox belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Balldontlie or Threatfox 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 Balldontlie and Threatfox free or paid?

Balldontlie operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Threatfox operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Balldontlie lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Threatfox lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Balldontlie and Threatfox 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

Balldontlie vs Threatfox

In-depth architectural comparison of the Balldontlie and Threatfox 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

Balldontlie

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 28/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Threatfox

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 33/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

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

Choose Threatfox 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 Threatfox Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Balldontlie Developer Tools	T Threatfox Developer Tools
Summary	balldontlie.io NBA stats (free API key required)	ThreatFox MCP — abuse.ch indicator-of-compromise feed (free, key required)
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Balldontlie Tools (0)

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

Threatfox 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).

Balldontlie Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Threatfox Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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