FPL Context vs Nba MCP Server
A side-by-side look at the FPL Context and Nba MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose FPL Context for sports work as a local process; choose Nba MCP Server for sports as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose FPL Context when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Sports domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
DATABASE_URL, DATABASE_ETL_URL, MCP_AUTH_TOKEN. - You want tools like
query_historical_stats, get_live_availability.
Choose Nba MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Sports domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
resolve_team_id, resolve_player_id, get_scoreboard.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sports | Sports |
| Quality signal | 51/100 · Good | 57/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | No auth required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | DATABASE_URLDATABASE_ETL_URLMCP_AUTH_TOKEN | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 10 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 2 | 21 |
| Full listing | View FPL Context | View Nba MCP Server |
Tools & capabilities
FPL Context tools 2
query_historical_statsExecutes a read-only SQL `SELECT` against the historical stats database.get_live_availabilityCurrent FPL injury, suspension and availability flags, fetched live from the FPL API. Use it before recommending or captaining a player, so a newly flagged player isn't missed. It needs no database and no ingestion run.
Nba MCP Server tools 21
resolve_team_idResolve team name/city/nickname to team_id. Returns top matches.resolve_player_idResolve player name to player_id. Returns top matches with active/inactive status.get_scoreboardGames for a date (YYYY-MM-DD or YYYYMMDD). Defaults to today.find_gameFind game_id by team matchup and optional date. Accepts team names.get_game_detailsDetailed game info. Accepts game_id.get_box_scoreFull box score with player stats. Accepts game_id.get_player_infoPlayer bio/profile. Accepts player name or ID.get_player_statsPlayer stats. stat_type: season (default), career, game_log, hustle, defense, advanced. Accepts player name or ID.get_player_awardsPlayer awards/accolades. Accepts player name or ID.get_shooting_dataShooting data. data_type: splits (default) or chart. Accepts player name or ID.get_team_rosterTeam roster. Accepts team name or ID.get_standingsLeague standings by conference.- +9 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
FPL Context
{
"mcpServers": {
"fpl-context": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"fpl-context-mcp"
],
"env": {
"DATABASE_URL": "YOUR_DATABASE_URL_HERE",
"DATABASE_ETL_URL": "YOUR_DATABASE_ETL_URL_HERE",
"MCP_AUTH_TOKEN": "YOUR_MCP_AUTH_TOKEN_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Nba MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"labeveryday-nba-mcp-server": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"nba-stats-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
FPL Context is categorized under Sports and uses a local stdio subprocess. Nba MCP Server belongs to Sports and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick FPL Context for sports work and Nba MCP Server for sports.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
FPL Context has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Nba MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add fpl-context and labeveryday-nba-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, FPL Context has a quality signal of 51/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Nba MCP Server has 57/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 10 GitHub stars.