What is the key difference between Drop Index and Mcp?

Drop Index belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Mcp belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Drop Index or Mcp 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 Drop Index and Mcp free or paid?

Drop Index operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Drop Index lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Mcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 20 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Drop Index and Mcp 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 Drop Index or Mcp 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 Drop Index and Mcp free to use, or do they require API keys?

Drop Index is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Mcp 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 Drop Index and Mcp at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both drop-index and mcp-54 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, Drop Index has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Mcp holds a Quality Score of 48 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 20 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Drop Index vs Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Drop Index and Mcp 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

Drop Index

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Mcp

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Drop Index if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Mcp 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 Drop Index 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 Drop Index Details

Choose Mcp 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 Mcp Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D Drop Index Developer Tools	M Mcp Developer Tools
Summary	Live restock index per collectible niche + will-it-restock predictor (WAIT vs BUY-RESALE).	Workix hub catalog plus freelance digest/search and proposal helpers for AI agents
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Drop Index Tools (0)

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

Mcp 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).

Drop Index Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "drop-index": {
      "url": "https://index.dropwatchhq.com"
    }
  }
}

Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-54": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@workix/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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