What is the key difference between MCP Flowcore Platform and Nutriref API?

MCP Flowcore Platform belongs to the Data Platforms category with local stdio execution, while Nutriref API belongs to the Data Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Flowcore Platform or Nutriref API 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 MCP Flowcore Platform and Nutriref API free or paid?

MCP Flowcore Platform operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required). Nutriref API operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Flowcore Platform lists 5 tools with 4 views and 9 GitHub stars. Nutriref API lists 6 tools with 2 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Flowcore Platform and Nutriref API 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

MCP Flowcore Platform vs Nutriref API

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Flowcore Platform and Nutriref API 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

MCP Flowcore Platform

Data Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Nutriref API

Data Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Flowcore Platform if you need specialized Data Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Nutriref API if your workspace requires Data Platforms integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Flowcore Platform when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: USERNAME, PAT.
Primary tools included: MCP interface for the Flowcore Platform, Data ingestion, Data analysis and cross-referencing.

Explore MCP Flowcore Platform Details

Choose Nutriref API when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: USDA_API_KEY, USDA_BASE_URL, REDIS_URL, X402_NETWORK, X402_RECEIVER_ADDRESS, X402_FACILITATOR_URL, CDP_API_KEY_ID, CDP_API_KEY_SECRET.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Flowcore Platform flowcore Data Platforms	Nutriref API Younghef Data Platforms
Summary	Interact with Flowcore to perform actions, ingest data, and analyse, cross reference and utilise any data in your data cores, or in public data cores; all with human language.	USDA FoodData Central nutrition for AI agents — pay-per-call in USDC on Base via x402. Four tools (search, detail, compare, recipe) at $0.001–$0.005 per call. No signup, no API keys; MCPB-packaged for one-click install.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Flowcore Platform Tools (5)

MCP interface for the Flowcore Platform

Data ingestion

Data analysis and cross-referencing

Access to private and public data cores

Username and PAT authentication

Nutriref API Tools (6)

Four endpoints: search, detail, compare, recipe

Uses x402 micropayment protocol with USDC on Base

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).

MCP Flowcore Platform Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flowcore-mcp-flowcore-platform": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "You"
      ],
      "env": {
        "USERNAME": "YOUR_USERNAME_HERE",
        "PAT": "YOUR_PAT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Nutriref API Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "younghef-nutriref-api": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "nutriref-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "USDA_API_KEY": "YOUR_USDA_API_KEY_HERE",
        "USDA_BASE_URL": "YOUR_USDA_BASE_URL_HERE",
        "REDIS_URL": "YOUR_REDIS_URL_HERE",
        "X402_NETWORK": "YOUR_X402_NETWORK_HERE",
        "X402_RECEIVER_ADDRESS": "YOUR_X402_RECEIVER_ADDRESS_HERE",
        "X402_FACILITATOR_URL": "YOUR_X402_FACILITATOR_URL_HERE",
        "CDP_API_KEY_ID": "YOUR_CDP_API_KEY_ID_HERE",
        "CDP_API_KEY_SECRET": "YOUR_CDP_API_KEY_SECRET_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Flowcore Platform is categorized under Data Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Nutriref API belongs to Data Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Flowcore Platform when you need capabilities focused on data platforms and Nutriref API when you require tools for data platforms.

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