BTCFi API vs Skillforge Render API

In-depth architectural comparison of the BTCFi API and Skillforge Render API 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 Skillforge Render API when:

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

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	BTCFi API Finance & Fintech	S Skillforge Render API Finance & Fintech
Summary	Bitcoin data for AI agents. 27 tools with x402 micropayments. No API keys needed.	Screenshot, PDF, and OG-image rendering over MCP. Bearer key or per-call x402 USDC.
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": {
    "skillforge-render-api": {
      "url": "https://skillforge99.com/render/"
    }
  }
}

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