What is the key difference between Cleared Index and MCP Server Kalshi?

Cleared Index belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution, while MCP Server Kalshi belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Cleared Index or MCP Server Kalshi 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 Cleared Index and MCP Server Kalshi free or paid?

Cleared Index operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP Server Kalshi operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Cleared Index lists 8 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. MCP Server Kalshi lists 6 tools with 3 views and 26 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Cleared Index and MCP Server Kalshi 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

Cleared Index vs MCP Server Kalshi

In-depth architectural comparison of the Cleared Index and MCP Server Kalshi 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

Cleared Index

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

MCP Server Kalshi

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Cleared Index if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Server Kalshi if your workspace requires Finance & Fintech integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Cleared Index 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).
Primary tools included: lookup_merchant, get_cleared_status, route_gateway.

Explore Cleared Index Details

Choose MCP Server Kalshi when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: KALSHI_ENV, KALSHI_API_KEY, KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH, BASE_URL.
Primary tools included: Market, event, and series discovery, Order book, candlestick, and trade retrieval, Settlement-rule consolidation and PDF text extraction.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Cleared Index Finance & Fintech	MCP Server Kalshi Finance & Fintech
Summary	Cleared Check before pay: lookup_merchant, cleared_check, route_gateway for x402 agents.	MCP server for end-to-end trading on Kalshi prediction markets: discover, research, trade.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech	Finance & Fintech

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Cleared Index Tools (8)

lookup_merchant

DEFAULT before pay** — origin/slug → tier, score, profile

get_cleared_status

Same payload as lookup (status alias)

route_gateway

Category router — best verified endpoint + cost

check_domain_status

Legacy alias of get_cleared_status

get_trust_score

Detailed trust score breakdown

list_cleared_services

List verified services by category/tier

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).

Cleared Index Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cleared-index": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@n747ai/clearedindex-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Server Kalshi Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-kalshi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ],
      "env": {
        "KALSHI_ENV": "YOUR_KALSHI_ENV_HERE",
        "KALSHI_API_KEY": "YOUR_KALSHI_API_KEY_HERE",
        "KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH": "YOUR_KALSHI_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH_HERE",
        "BASE_URL": "YOUR_BASE_URL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Cleared Index is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MCP Server Kalshi belongs to Finance & Fintech using local stdio subprocess. Select Cleared Index when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and MCP Server Kalshi when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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