Hub MCP vs No License Nearby
A side-by-side look at the Hub MCP and No License Nearby MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
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No License NearbyDeveloper Tools · Local subprocess (stdio)Search 880+ artist-owned tracks and get sync licenses for social, TV and film.53GoodAuth: no auth requiredVerdict: choose Hub MCP for developer tools work over a hosted endpoint; choose No License Nearby for developer tools as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Hub MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a remote HTTP/SSE transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
HUB_PAT_TOKEN, MCP_AUTH_TOKEN. - You want tools like
search, query, architectures.
NChoose No License Nearby when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You have the keys it needs:
NOLICENSE_API_BASE. - You want tools like
search_tracks, get_track, get_preview_url.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | N No License Nearby | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 77/100 · Great | 53/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Remote HTTP/SSE | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | No auth required |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | HUB_PAT_TOKENMCP_AUTH_TOKEN | NOLICENSE_API_BASE |
| Verified owner | Verified | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 170 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 38 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 35 | 6 |
| Full listing | View Hub MCP | View No License Nearby |
Tools & capabilities
Hub MCP tools 35
searchSearch repositories and content using Search V4 APIquerySearch query parameter (string, required)architecturesFilter on architectures (string, optional)badgesFilter by image content type badges (string, optional)categoriesFilter on categories (string, optional)extension_reviewedFilter on reviewed extensions (boolean, optional)fromNumber of documents to skip for pagination (number, optional)imagesFilter on image names (string, optional)operating_systemsFilter on operating systems (string, optional)orderChange the ordering of results (string, optional)sizeMaximum number of results to return (number, optional)sortSort results by search field (string, optional)- +23 more on the listing page
No License Nearby tools 6
search_tracksSearch by title, genre, mood, energy and musical key (filters combine)get_trackDetails for one trackget_preview_urlAudition link for a tracklist_license_tiersLive prices: Social Media, TV + Streaming, Filmquote_licenseQuote for one or more tracks, including the multi-track discountget_license_checkout_linkThe license page pre-filled with the track, plus the steps to finish
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.
Hub MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"docker-hub-mcp": {
"url": "https://docs.docker.com/ai/gordon/mcp/yaml/"
}
}
}
No License Nearby
{
"mcpServers": {
"no-license-nearby": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"nolicense-nearby-mcp"
],
"env": {
"NOLICENSE_API_BASE": "YOUR_NOLICENSE_API_BASE_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Hub MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. No License Nearby belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Hub MCP for developer tools work and No License Nearby for developer tools.
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.
Hub MCP is listed as free. Auth: api key required. No License Nearby 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 docker-hub-mcp and no-license-nearby as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Hub MCP has a quality signal of 77/100 (Great) with 38 views, 0 installs and 170 GitHub stars. No License Nearby has 53/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.