What is the key difference between Counterparty Intelligence and X402 Middleware?

Counterparty Intelligence belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while X402 Middleware belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Counterparty Intelligence or X402 Middleware 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 Counterparty Intelligence and X402 Middleware free or paid?

Counterparty Intelligence operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). X402 Middleware operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Counterparty Intelligence lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. X402 Middleware lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Counterparty Intelligence and X402 Middleware 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 Counterparty Intelligence or X402 Middleware 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 Counterparty Intelligence and X402 Middleware free to use, or do they require API keys?

Counterparty Intelligence is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . X402 Middleware 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 Counterparty Intelligence and X402 Middleware at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both counterparty-intelligence and x402-middleware 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, Counterparty Intelligence has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. X402 Middleware holds a Quality Score of 29 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Counterparty Intelligence vs X402 Middleware

In-depth architectural comparison of the Counterparty Intelligence and X402 Middleware 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

Counterparty Intelligence

Finance & Fintech · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

X402 Middleware

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 29/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Counterparty Intelligence if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose X402 Middleware 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 Counterparty Intelligence when:

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

Explore Counterparty Intelligence Details

Choose X402 Middleware 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).

Explore X402 Middleware Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Counterparty Intelligence Finance & Fintech	X X402 Middleware Finance & Fintech
Summary	Check who your agent is about to pay over x402: real service, relayer, treasury, or buyer.	One-line x402 + Stripe payment middleware for MCP servers. The Stripe for the agent economy.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech	Finance & Fintech
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Counterparty Intelligence Tools (0)

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

X402 Middleware 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).

Counterparty Intelligence Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "counterparty-intelligence": {
      "url": "https://crestsystems.ai/intelligence"
    }
  }
}

X402 Middleware Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "x402-middleware": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "x402-middleware"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Counterparty Intelligence is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, X402 Middleware belongs to Finance & Fintech using local stdio subprocess. Select Counterparty Intelligence when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and X402 Middleware when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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