What is the key difference between Data Mesa and Hdx?

Data Mesa belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Hdx belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Data Mesa or Hdx 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 Data Mesa and Hdx free or paid?

Data Mesa operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Hdx operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Data Mesa lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Hdx lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Data Mesa and Hdx 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

Data Mesa vs Hdx

In-depth architectural comparison of the Data Mesa and Hdx 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

Data Mesa

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 28/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Hdx

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 28/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Data Mesa if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Hdx 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 Data Mesa 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 Data Mesa Details

Choose Hdx 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 Hdx Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Data Mesa Developer Tools	Hdx Developer Tools
Summary	Mesa Open Data (citydata.mesaaz.gov) Socrata MCP.	Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX) MCP — data.humdata.org, the open
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Data Mesa Tools (0)

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

Hdx 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).

Data Mesa Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "data-mesa": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "data-mesa"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Hdx Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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