What is the key difference between EdgeDepth Research and Stripe AI?

EdgeDepth Research belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution, while Stripe AI belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution.

How do I install EdgeDepth Research or Stripe AI 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 EdgeDepth Research and Stripe AI free or paid?

EdgeDepth Research operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Stripe AI operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

EdgeDepth Research lists 11 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars. Stripe AI lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1,762 GitHub stars.

Can I use both EdgeDepth Research and Stripe AI 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

EdgeDepth Research vs Stripe AI

In-depth architectural comparison of the EdgeDepth Research and Stripe AI 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

EdgeDepth Research

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Stripe AI

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose EdgeDepth Research if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a local process. Choose Stripe AI if your workspace requires Finance & Fintech integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose EdgeDepth Research when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: list_features, list_instruments, interpret_prose.

Explore EdgeDepth Research Details

Choose Stripe AI when:

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

Explore Stripe AI Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	E EdgeDepth Research Finance & Fintech	Stripe AI Finance & Fintech
Summary	Search recorded crypto and TradFi microstructure through deterministic, reproducible agent tools.	MCP server integrating with Stripe - tools for customers, products, payments, and more.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech	Finance & Fintech
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

EdgeDepth Research Tools (11)

list_features

Returns the closed grammar registry: feature ids, types, ranges, operators, windows, sequence rules, limits, and error codes.

list_instruments

Returns the research universe and coverage. The default is a compact summary; use `symbols: [...]` for selected full records or `full: true` for the verbatim canonical universe.

interpret_prose

Turns prose into a proposed query document. It does not execute the query. Optional `time_zone` accepts an IANA time zone for calendar planning.

run_scan

Executes a `research_query.v2` document and returns canonical result bytes with counts, denominators, outcomes, the unconditional same-scope reference, and the reproducibility key.

next_page

Continues a prior scan with its opaque cursor. Never construct cursors manually.

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).

EdgeDepth Research Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "edgedepth-research-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@edgedepth/research-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Stripe AI Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-146": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skills"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

EdgeDepth Research is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Stripe AI belongs to Finance & Fintech using local stdio subprocess. Select EdgeDepth Research when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and Stripe AI when you require tools for finance & fintech.

More alternatives to EdgeDepth Research More alternatives to Stripe AI Finance & Fintech category hub