What is the key difference between BidSkim and MCP Pearch?

BidSkim belongs to the Search & Data Extraction category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while MCP Pearch belongs to the Search & Data Extraction category with local stdio execution.

How do I install BidSkim or MCP Pearch 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 BidSkim and MCP Pearch free or paid?

BidSkim operates under a Paid Service model (OAuth 2.0). MCP Pearch operates under a Freemium model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

BidSkim lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. MCP Pearch lists 2 tools with 2 views and 9 GitHub stars.

Can I use both BidSkim and MCP Pearch 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

BidSkim vs MCP Pearch

In-depth architectural comparison of the BidSkim and MCP Pearch 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

BidSkim

Search & Data Extraction · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: OAuth 2.0

MCP Pearch

Search & Data Extraction · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose BidSkim if you need specialized Search & Data Extraction tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose MCP Pearch if your workspace requires Search & Data Extraction integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose BidSkim when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Search & Data Extraction domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: OAuth 2.0 (Paid Service).

Explore BidSkim Details

Choose MCP Pearch when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Search & Data Extraction domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: PEARCH_API_KEY, PEARCH_API_URL.
Primary tools included: search_people, search_company_leads.

Explore MCP Pearch Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	BidSkim Search & Data Extraction	MCP Pearch Pearch-ai Search & Data Extraction
Summary	UK procurement intelligence: 8 read-only tools for live tender search (keyword, CPV, region, value, deadline), semantic search, contract-renewal intelligence (expiry dates, incumbent suppliers, buyer contacts), buyer and supplier profiles, and the caller's saved pipeline. Covers Find a Tender, Contracts Finder, PCS and Sell2Wales, deduplicated to one record per opportunity.	Best people search engine that reduces the time spent on talent discovery
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

BidSkim Tools (0)

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

MCP Pearch Tools (2)

search_people

Natural-language search for people or follow-up on a thread. Example: *"software engineers in California with 5+ years Python"*, *"senior ML researchers in Berlin"*.

search_company_leads

Find companies and leads/contacts (B2B). Example: company *"AI startups in SF, 50–200 employees"* + leads *"CTOs and engineering managers"*.

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).

BidSkim Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bidskim": {
      "url": "https://bidskim.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

MCP Pearch Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pearch-ai-mcp-pearch": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "fastmcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PEARCH_API_KEY": "YOUR_PEARCH_API_KEY_HERE",
        "PEARCH_API_URL": "YOUR_PEARCH_API_URL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

BidSkim is categorized under Search & Data Extraction and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, MCP Pearch belongs to Search & Data Extraction using local stdio subprocess. Select BidSkim when you need capabilities focused on search & data extraction and MCP Pearch when you require tools for search & data extraction.

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