What is the key difference between CCXT and Eia MCP Gridsense?

CCXT belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Eia MCP Gridsense belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install CCXT or Eia MCP Gridsense 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 CCXT and Eia MCP Gridsense free or paid?

CCXT operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Eia MCP Gridsense operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

CCXT lists 0 tools with 0 views and 43,907 GitHub stars. Eia MCP Gridsense lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both CCXT and Eia MCP Gridsense 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

CCXT vs Eia MCP Gridsense

In-depth architectural comparison of the CCXT and Eia MCP Gridsense 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

CCXT

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Eia MCP Gridsense

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose CCXT if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Eia MCP Gridsense 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 CCXT 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 CCXT Details

Choose Eia MCP Gridsense 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 Eia MCP Gridsense Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	CCXT Developer Tools	E Eia MCP Gridsense Developer Tools
Summary	Official CCXT MCP server - Market data and trading across 100+ exchanges and prediction markets	MCP server for US electricity grid data: fuel mix, demand, retail prices, CO2 emissions
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

CCXT Tools (0)

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

Eia MCP Gridsense 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).

CCXT Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ccxt": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skills"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Eia MCP Gridsense Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "eia-mcp-gridsense": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "eia-mcp-gridsense"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

CCXT is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Eia MCP Gridsense belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select CCXT when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Eia MCP Gridsense when you require tools for developer tools.

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