What is the key difference between Ecfr and TokenSave?

Ecfr belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while TokenSave belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Ecfr or TokenSave 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 Ecfr and TokenSave free or paid?

Ecfr operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). TokenSave operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Ecfr lists 4 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. TokenSave lists 0 tools with 0 views and 619 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Ecfr and TokenSave 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

Ecfr vs TokenSave

In-depth architectural comparison of the Ecfr and TokenSave 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

Ecfr

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

TokenSave

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Ecfr if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose TokenSave 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 Ecfr 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).
Primary tools included: search_regulations, list_titles, title_structure.

Explore Ecfr Details

Choose TokenSave 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 TokenSave Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	E Ecfr Developer Tools	TokenSave Developer Tools
Summary	eCFR (Electronic Code of Federal Regulations) MCP.	Code intelligence for 15+ languages: semantic graph queries instead of file reads. 37 MCP tools.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ecfr Tools (4)

search_regulations

Full-text search across all 50 titles of the US Code of Federal Regulations (federal agency regulations) via the official eCFR API. Returns matching sections with citation, heading, and excerpt. e.g. "drone operation", "food labeling", "overtime pay". Optionally restrict to one CFR title number. Ke…

list_titles

List all 50 titles of the US Code of Federal Regulations (Title 1 General Provisions … Title 50 Wildlife and Fisheries), with currency dates. This is the index for the `title` filter in search_regulations. Keyless.

title_structure

Get the top-level structure (chapters/subtitles) of one CFR title — the agencies and major divisions within that title. Returns a summarized one-level view, not the full deep tree. Keyless.

get_section_text

Get the actual REGULATION TEXT currently in force — a single CFR section OR a whole CFR part. PREFER for "what does 14 CFR 91.113 say", "read the text of <citation>", "the exact wording of <regulation>", "text of 22 CFR part 120", "40 CFR part 261". Pass the title number plus EITHER a section (e.g.…

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).

Ecfr Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ecfr": {
      "url": "https://pipeworx.io"
    }
  }
}

TokenSave Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tokensave": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@colbymchenry/codegraph"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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