Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Figshare vs Openaire
In-depth architectural comparison of the Figshare and Openaire 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
Figshare
Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Openaire
Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Figshare if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Openaire if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
F
Choose Figshare 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).
O
Choose Openaire 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).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Figshare Tools (0)
No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.
Openaire 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).
Figshare Configuration
Openaire Configuration