What is the key difference between Postman Mcp Server and Lightgen?

Postman Mcp Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Lightgen belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Postman Mcp Server or Lightgen 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 Postman Mcp Server and Lightgen free or paid?

Postman Mcp Server operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required). Lightgen operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Postman Mcp Server lists 5 tools with 1 views and 157 GitHub stars. Lightgen lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Postman Mcp Server and Lightgen 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 Postman Mcp Server or Lightgen 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 Postman Mcp Server and Lightgen free to use, or do they require API keys?

Postman Mcp Server is listed under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model with API Key required . Lightgen 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 Postman Mcp Server and Lightgen at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both delano-postman-mcp-server and lightgen 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, Postman Mcp Server has a Quality Score of 45 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 157 GitHub stars. Lightgen holds a Quality Score of 30 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Postman Mcp Server vs Lightgen

In-depth architectural comparison of the Postman Mcp Server and Lightgen 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

Postman Mcp Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Lightgen

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 30/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Postman Mcp Server if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Lightgen if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Postman Mcp Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: POSTMAN_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: CRUD operations for collections, environments, and APIs, Version control with fork, merge, and pull for collections, Role-based access control and workspace permissions.

Explore Postman Mcp Server Details

Choose Lightgen when:

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

Explore Lightgen Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Postman Mcp Server delano Developer Tools	L Lightgen Developer Tools
Summary	An MCP server that provides access to Postman.	Generate and edit images and create short videos inside Claude. Prepaid credits, no subscription.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Postman Mcp Server Tools (5)

CRUD operations for collections, environments, and APIs

Version control with fork, merge, and pull for collections

Role-based access control and workspace permissions

Support for private API networks and webhooks

Enterprise features including SCIM support

Lightgen 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).

Postman Mcp Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "delano-postman-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli"
      ],
      "env": {
        "POSTMAN_API_KEY": "YOUR_POSTMAN_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Lightgen Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lightgen": {
      "url": "https://lightgen.app"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Postman Mcp Server is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Lightgen belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Postman Mcp Server when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Lightgen when you require tools for developer tools.

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