What is the key difference between CCXT and Grantd?

CCXT belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Grantd belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install CCXT or Grantd 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 Grantd free or paid?

CCXT operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Grantd 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. Grantd lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both CCXT and Grantd 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 Grantd

In-depth architectural comparison of the CCXT and Grantd 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

Grantd

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

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

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	CCXT Developer Tools	G Grantd Developer Tools
Summary	Official CCXT MCP server - Market data and trading across 100+ exchanges and prediction markets	Grantd MCP server: let your AI agent act on a user's behalf across third-party APIs via OAuth.
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.

Grantd 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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Grantd Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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