Data Nl vs Godot MCP

A side-by-side look at the Data Nl and Godot MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Data Nl logoData NlData Platforms · Local subprocess (stdio)Netherlands Open Data (data.overheid.nl/data) CKAN MCP.53GoodAuth: not declaredGodot MCP logoGodot MCPGaming · Local subprocess (stdio)A MCP server for interacting with the Godot game engine, providing tools for editing, running, debugging, and managing scenes in Godot projects.67GreatAuth: no auth required

Verdict: choose Data Nl for data platforms work as a local process; choose Godot MCP for gaming as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Data Nl logoChoose Data Nl when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Platforms domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • You want tools like search_datasets, dataset, query_resource.
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Godot MCP logoChoose Godot MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
  • You have the keys it needs: GODOT_PATH, DEBUG.
  • You want tools like launch_editor, run_project, get_debug_output.
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Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecData Nl logoData NlGodot MCP logoGodot MCP
CategoryData PlatformsGaming
Quality signal53/100 · Good67/100 · Great
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNo auth required
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsNone listedGODOT_PATHDEBUG
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars16,302
Directory activity 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 11 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools314

Tools & capabilities

Data Nl tools 3

  • search_datasetsSearch Netherlands Open Data (Netherlands) for datasets by keyword. Returns each dataset's id/name, title, organization, and its resources (each with a resource_id for query_resource).
  • datasetShow full metadata for one Netherlands Open Data dataset by id or name (from search_datasets), including all resources and their resource_ids.
  • query_resourcePull rows from a tabular Netherlands Open Data resource (CKAN DataStore) by resource_id (from a dataset's resources). Optional full-text q, limit, offset. Note: only resources with the DataStore enabled are queryable.

Godot MCP tools 14

  • launch_editorLaunch Godot editor for a specific project
  • run_projectRun the Godot project and capture output
  • get_debug_outputGet the current debug output and errors
  • stop_projectStop the currently running Godot project
  • get_godot_versionGet the installed Godot version
  • list_projectsList Godot projects in a directory
  • get_project_infoRetrieve metadata about a Godot project
  • create_sceneCreate a new Godot scene file
  • add_nodeAdd a node to an existing scene
  • load_spriteLoad a sprite into a Sprite2D node
  • export_mesh_libraryExport a scene as a MeshLibrary resource
  • save_sceneSave changes to a scene file
  • +2 more on the listing page

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.

Data Nl

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "data-nl": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-data-nl"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Godot MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coding-solo-godot-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@coding-solo/godot-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GODOT_PATH": "YOUR_GODOT_PATH_HERE",
        "DEBUG": "YOUR_DEBUG_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Data Nl is categorized under Data Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. Godot MCP belongs to Gaming and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Data Nl for data platforms work and Godot MCP for gaming.

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.

Data Nl has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Godot MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. 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 data-nl and coding-solo-godot-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Data Nl has a quality signal of 53/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars. Godot MCP has 67/100 (Great) with 11 views, 0 installs and 6,302 GitHub stars.