FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server vs TimeBase

In-depth architectural comparison of the FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server and TimeBase 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 FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server 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).

Explore FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server Details

Choose TimeBase 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).

Explore TimeBase Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server Developer Tools	TimeBase Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server for FactoryTalk Optix: author, preview, and verify Studio changes via the emulator.	Explore and query TimeBase streams, schemas, QQL, symbols, and server status via MCP.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

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": {
    "ftx-mcp-factorytalk-optix-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

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