What is the key difference between Catalog and Assetzaar Marketplace?

Catalog belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Assetzaar Marketplace belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Catalog or Assetzaar Marketplace 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 Catalog and Assetzaar Marketplace free or paid?

Catalog operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Assetzaar Marketplace operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Catalog lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Assetzaar Marketplace lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Catalog and Assetzaar Marketplace 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 Catalog or Assetzaar Marketplace 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 Catalog and Assetzaar Marketplace free to use, or do they require API keys?

Catalog is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Assetzaar Marketplace 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 Catalog and Assetzaar Marketplace at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both catalog-3 and assetzaar-marketplace 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, Catalog has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Assetzaar Marketplace holds a Quality Score of 30 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Catalog vs Assetzaar Marketplace

In-depth architectural comparison of the Catalog and Assetzaar Marketplace 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

Catalog

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Assetzaar Marketplace

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 30/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Catalog if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Assetzaar Marketplace if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Catalog 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 Catalog Details

Choose Assetzaar Marketplace when:

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

Explore Assetzaar Marketplace Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Catalog Developer Tools	A Assetzaar Marketplace Developer Tools
Summary	Search 41,000+ agent skills, MCP servers, plugins & loops — real install counts and stars.	Search Assetzaar's catalog of UI components, agent skills, SaaS kits and automations.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Catalog Tools (0)

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

Assetzaar Marketplace Tools (0)

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

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).

Catalog Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "catalog-3": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "catalog-3"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Assetzaar Marketplace Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "assetzaar-marketplace": {
      "url": "https://assetzaar.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Catalog is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Assetzaar Marketplace belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Catalog when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Assetzaar Marketplace when you require tools for developer tools.

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