What is the key difference between Ebird and Nws?

Ebird belongs to the Environment & Nature category with local stdio execution, while Nws belongs to the Environment & Nature category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Ebird or Nws 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 Ebird and Nws free or paid?

Ebird operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Nws operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Ebird lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Nws lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Ebird and Nws 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

Ebird vs Nws

In-depth architectural comparison of the Ebird and Nws 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

Ebird

Environment & Nature · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Nws

Environment & Nature · Local stdio

Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Ebird if you need specialized Environment & Nature tools running via a local process. Choose Nws if your workspace requires Environment & Nature integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Ebird when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Environment & Nature domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Ebird Details

Choose Nws when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Environment & Nature domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Nws Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Ebird Environment & Nature	Nws Environment & Nature
Summary	eBird MCP — Cornell Lab of Ornithology citizen-science bird observations	NWS MCP — US National Weather Service (no auth)
Category & Scope	Environment & Nature	Environment & Nature
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ebird Tools (0)

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

Nws 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).

Ebird Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Nws Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Ebird is categorized under Environment & Nature and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Nws belongs to Environment & Nature using local stdio subprocess. Select Ebird when you need capabilities focused on environment & nature and Nws when you require tools for environment & nature.

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