CodeQR vs EsyURL
A side-by-side look at the CodeQR and EsyURL MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
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EsyURLDeveloper ToolsShort links and trackable QR codes: editable after printing, device routing, scan stats.45FairAuth: not declaredVerdict: choose CodeQR for developer tools work over a hosted endpoint; choose EsyURL for developer tools. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose CodeQR when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a remote HTTP/SSE transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
SERVER_URL. - You want tools like
create_link, list_links, get_link_info.
EChoose EsyURL when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You want tools like
create_short_link, list_short_links, get_short_link.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | E EsyURL | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 52/100 · Good | 45/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Confirmed | Not confirmed yet |
| Transport | Remote HTTP/SSE | — |
| Auth | Not declared | Not declared |
| Pricing | Not declared | Freemium |
| Required env vars | SERVER_URL | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
Tools & capabilities
CodeQR tools 14
create_linkCreate a shortened linklist_linksList all short linksget_link_infoGet link detailsupdate_linkUpdate a linkdelete_linkDelete a linkcreate_qrcodeCreate a dynamic QR code encoding a URL, Wi-Fi credentials, a contact card, WhatsApp, email, SMS, a phone number, text or a crypto requestlist_qrcodesList all QR codesupdate_qrcodeChange where an existing QR code points, without reprinting itdelete_qrcodeDelete a QR code; printed copies stop resolvingget_analyticsQuery click analyticslist_domainsList custom domainslist_tagsList tags- +2 more on the listing page
EsyURL tools 9
create_short_linkShorten a URL, with an optional custom slug, QR style and redirect ruleslist_short_linksList your links, optionally by tag or groupget_short_linkOne link, with its groups and lifetime visit countupdate_short_linkChange where a link points, its QR style or rules, or pause it; the short URL and printed QR codes keep working
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
CodeQR
{
"mcpServers": {
"codeqr": {
"url": "https://mcp.codeqr.io"
}
}
}
EsyURL
No confirmed install command for EsyURL yet — follow the setup steps linked from its listing page rather than a guessed package name.
Frequently asked questions
CodeQR is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. EsyURL belongs to Developer Tools and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. Pick CodeQR for developer tools work and EsyURL for developer tools.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client. EsyURL has no confirmed install command yet — follow its own setup instructions.
CodeQR has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. EsyURL is listed as freemium — a free tier with paid plans. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add codeqr and esyurl as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, CodeQR has a quality signal of 52/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. EsyURL has 45/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.