In-depth architectural comparison of the Warhammer Oracle and Scorezilla MCP 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
Warhammer Oracle
Gaming · Local stdio
Quality: 63/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Scorezilla MCP
Gaming · Local stdio
Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required
Verdict Summary: Choose Warhammer Oracle if you need specialized Gaming tools running via a local process. Choose Scorezilla MCP if your workspace requires Gaming integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.
Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
Choose Warhammer Oracle when:
You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Warhammer 40K, Combat Patrol, and Kill Team rules reference with unit datasheets, keyword definitions, phase sequences, and game flow. 6 tools, 3148 units embedded.
Provision and inspect leaderboards for Scorezilla. Six tools — including bootstrapleaderboard which creates a game + board + keys and returns ready-to-paste SDK code in one call. Closed beta; request a token at scorezilla.dev/early-access.
Category & Scope
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Warhammer Oracle Tools (14)
lookup_unit
Look up a unit datasheet by name. Returns stat profiles, unit size (model count), ranged and melee weapons, abilities, and keywords.
lookup_keyword
Look up a keyword or rule. Returns the official definition, a plain English explanation, examples, and which game modes it applies to.
lookup_phase
Look up a game phase by name. Returns step-by-step instructions and tips.
search_units
Search units by name, faction, keywords, or ability text. Returns a compact list (max 10 results) with faction, points, and keywords.
compare_units
Compare 2-4 units side by side. Shows full datasheets for each unit in a single response.
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).
Warhammer Oracle is categorized under Gaming and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Scorezilla MCP belongs to Gaming using local stdio subprocess. Select Warhammer Oracle when you need capabilities focused on gaming and Scorezilla MCP when you require tools for gaming.
Show the full turn sequence for a game mode, or highlight where you are in the turn and what comes next.
lookup_stratagem
Look up a Warhammer 40,000 stratagem by name. Returns CP cost, phase timing, target, and effect.
search_stratagems
Search stratagems by name, faction, phase, or detachment. Returns a compact list (max 10).
lookup_detachment
Look up a detachment by name. Returns the detachment ability, available enhancements, and associated stratagems.
lookup_enhancement
Look up a character enhancement by name. Returns points cost, detachment, and effect.
lookup_ploy
Look up a Kill Team ploy by name. Returns type (strategic/tactical), CP cost, timing, and effect.
wound_calculator
Calculate expected damage output for an attack profile against a target. Handles re-rolls, weapon keywords (Lethal Hits, Devastating Wounds, Sustained Hits, Torrent), invulnerable saves, and Feel No Pain.
+2 more tools listed on main page
Scorezilla MCP Tools (9)
list_games
Lists your games. Use this first to orient.
list_boards
Lists leaderboards under a game.
get_keys
Returns the public key (safe to embed) and the secret-key prefix. The full secret never leaves the dashboard.
get_board_top_n
Returns the top entries on a board. The "is my integration working?" tool.
get_sdk_snippet
Returns ready-to-paste integration code for a board. Optional axis args tailor it: anonymous/OAuth identity, client-only vs. server-validated **anti-cheat**, and the server language (TS/Python/Go/C#).
bootstrap_leaderboard
Creates a new game + first board in one call, then returns the **widget embed** + **SDK snippet** + a plain-English recommendation. Same optional axis args (anti-cheat, OAuth, server language). The 90-second-demo path.
create_game
Creates a new (empty) game. Use when a game already exists (so `bootstrap_leaderboard` would conflict) or you want another.
create_board
Adds a leaderboard board to an **existing** game (by `gameId`), with full options (sortDir, scoreKind, retention, bounds).
mint_key
Mints a fresh public/secret key pair for an existing game. The secret is shown once.