Exchange Rate API vs Norges Bank

In-depth architectural comparison of the Exchange Rate API and Norges Bank 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Exchange Rate API 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).
• Primary tools included: get_exchange_rate, get_historical_rates, get_rates.

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Choose Norges Bank 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).
• Primary tools included: get_exchange_rate, get_series, list_flows.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Exchange Rate API Developer Tools	N Norges Bank Developer Tools
Summary	Real-time & historical exchange rates for 160+ currencies, mid-market (Reuters/Refinitiv).	Norges Bank (Norway's central bank) MCP — exchange rates, interest rates,
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "exchange-rate-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@exchangerateapi/mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "norges-bank": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "norges-bank"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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