What is the key difference between Google Trends API and Retro?

Google Trends API belongs to the Monitoring category with local stdio execution, while Retro belongs to the Monitoring category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Google Trends API or Retro 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 Google Trends API and Retro free or paid?

Google Trends API operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Retro operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Google Trends API lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Retro lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Google Trends API and Retro 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.

How do I install Google Trends API or Retro in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Google Trends API and Retro free to use, or do they require API keys?

Google Trends API is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Retro operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Google Trends API and Retro at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both google-trends-api and retro as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Google Trends API has a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Retro holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Google Trends API vs Retro

In-depth architectural comparison of the Google Trends API and Retro 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

Google Trends API

Monitoring · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Retro

Monitoring · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Google Trends API if you need specialized Monitoring tools running via a local process. Choose Retro if your workspace requires Monitoring integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Google Trends API when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Monitoring domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Google Trends API Details

Choose Retro when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Monitoring domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Retro Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Google Trends API Monitoring	R Retro Monitoring
Summary	Google Trends search interest over time with growth metrics. Free key at trendsapi.ai	Access QRetro team retrospectives over MCP: boards, summaries, action items, signals, metrics.
Category & Scope	Monitoring	Monitoring
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Google Trends API Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Retro Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Google Trends API Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-trends-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://api.trendsapi.ai/mcp",
        "--header",
        "Authorization:${AUTH_HEADER}"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Retro Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "retro": {
      "url": "https://qretro.com"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Google Trends API is categorized under Monitoring and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Retro belongs to Monitoring using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Google Trends API when you need capabilities focused on monitoring and Retro when you require tools for monitoring.

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