What is the key difference between Dictionary and Mhw?

Dictionary belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Mhw belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Dictionary or Mhw 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 Dictionary and Mhw free or paid?

Dictionary operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mhw operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Dictionary lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. Mhw lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Dictionary and Mhw 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

Dictionary vs Mhw

In-depth architectural comparison of the Dictionary and Mhw 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

Dictionary

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Mhw

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Dictionary if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Mhw 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 Dictionary 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 Dictionary Details

Choose Mhw 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 Mhw Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Dictionary Developer Tools	Mhw Developer Tools
Summary	Dictionary MCP — wraps Free Dictionary API (free, no auth)	MHW MCP — Monster Hunter World data (mhw-db.com, free, no auth)
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Dictionary Tools (0)

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

Mhw 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).

Dictionary Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Mhw Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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