BTCFi API vs Optics MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the BTCFi API and Optics 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose BTCFi API when:

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

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Choose Optics MCP when:

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

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	BTCFi API Finance & Fintech	Optics MCP Finance & Fintech
Summary	Bitcoin data for AI agents. 27 tools with x402 micropayments. No API keys needed.	Search Sunex lenses and imager sensors, match compatible optics, get pricing. No API key needed.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech	Finance & Fintech
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "btcfi-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@aiindigo/btcfi-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "optics-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "wrangler"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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