What is the key difference between FirstHandAPI and GetFacade?

FirstHandAPI belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while GetFacade belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install FirstHandAPI or GetFacade 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 FirstHandAPI and GetFacade free or paid?

FirstHandAPI operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). GetFacade operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

FirstHandAPI lists 7 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. GetFacade lists 21 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both FirstHandAPI and GetFacade 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

FirstHandAPI vs GetFacade

In-depth architectural comparison of the FirstHandAPI and GetFacade 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

FirstHandAPI

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

GetFacade

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose FirstHandAPI if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose GetFacade 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 FirstHandAPI 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: create_job, get_job, create_job_and_wait.

Explore FirstHandAPI Details

Choose GetFacade 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: create_building, upload_photo, start_design.

Explore GetFacade Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	F FirstHandAPI Developer Tools	G GetFacade Developer Tools
Summary	Post crowdsourced content collection jobs and fetch approved files via FirstHandAPI	Designs a real house exterior on its own photo, prices it line by line and documents it.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

FirstHandAPI Tools (7)

create_job

Post a content collection job

get_job

Get job status and details

create_job_and_wait

Post a job and wait for completion

list_jobs

List all jobs with filters

cancel_job

Cancel an open job

get_job_files

Get approved files with download URLs

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).

FirstHandAPI Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

GetFacade Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

FirstHandAPI is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, GetFacade belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select FirstHandAPI when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and GetFacade when you require tools for developer tools.

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