What is the key difference between BLS OEWS and Echo Mcp?

BLS OEWS belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Echo Mcp belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install BLS OEWS or Echo Mcp 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 BLS OEWS and Echo Mcp free or paid?

BLS OEWS operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Echo Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

BLS OEWS lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Echo Mcp lists 5 tools with 3 views and 10 GitHub stars.

Can I use both BLS OEWS and Echo Mcp 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 BLS OEWS or Echo Mcp 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 BLS OEWS and Echo Mcp free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both bls-oews and brunokrugel-echo-mcp 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, BLS OEWS has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Echo Mcp holds a Quality Score of 49 /100 ( Fair ) with 3 views, 0 installs, and 10 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

BLS OEWS vs Echo Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the BLS OEWS and Echo Mcp 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

BLS OEWS

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Echo Mcp

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose BLS OEWS if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Echo Mcp 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 BLS OEWS 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 BLS OEWS Details

Choose Echo Mcp 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).
Primary tools included: Zero configuration for existing Echo APIs, Supports Swaggo, raw OpenAPI, and manual schemas, Endpoint inclusion and exclusion filtering.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	B BLS OEWS Developer Tools	Echo Mcp BrunoKrugel Developer Tools
Summary	BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics market wages. 7 tools.	A zero-configuration Go library to automatically expose any existing Echo web framework APIs as MCP tools.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

BLS OEWS Tools (0)

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

Echo Mcp Tools (5)

Zero configuration for existing Echo APIs

Supports Swaggo, raw OpenAPI, and manual schemas

Endpoint inclusion and exclusion filtering

Automatic fallback schema generation

MCP compatible for any supporting agent

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).

BLS OEWS Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Echo Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "brunokrugel-echo-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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