Bazi MCP vs Yarrow

In-depth architectural comparison of the Bazi MCP and Yarrow 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 Bazi MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Spirituality & Esoterica domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: Solar and lunar datetime chart calculation, Detailed Four Pillars result data, Reverse lookup from Bazi to possible solar times.

Explore Bazi MCP Details

Choose Yarrow when:

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

Explore Yarrow Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Bazi MCP cantian-ai Spirituality & Esoterica	Yarrow Spirituality & Esoterica
Summary	Provides comprehensive and accurate Bazi (Chinese Astrology) charting and analysis	I-Ching (周易) oracle: cast a hexagram, read classical commentary, get a reflection. Bilingual.
Category & Scope	Spirituality & Esoterica	Spirituality & Esoterica

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": {
    "cantian-ai-bazi-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "bazi-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "yarrow": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@shaozhengkun/yarrow-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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