What is the key difference between GetFacade and FirstHandAPI?

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

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

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

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

Can I use both GetFacade and FirstHandAPI 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

GetFacade vs FirstHandAPI

In-depth architectural comparison of the GetFacade and FirstHandAPI 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

GetFacade

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

FirstHandAPI

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

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

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

Feature & Specification Comparison

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

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

GetFacade Tools (21)

create_building

Creates a building. The name is unique per account. Say where it stands, or the place is inferred from the connection the call arrives on.

upload_photo

Registers a view, uploads the bytes, confirms, waits for validation.

start_design

Creates a design and queues its render. Returns a job id.

refine_design

Changes a finished design in words. Every step after the first.

get_job

Polls one render, estimate or album.

list_jobs

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).

GetFacade Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

FirstHandAPI Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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