What is the key difference between Gunbroker and Horoscope?

Gunbroker belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Horoscope belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Gunbroker or Horoscope 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 Gunbroker and Horoscope free or paid?

Gunbroker operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Horoscope operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Gunbroker lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Horoscope lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Gunbroker and Horoscope 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

Gunbroker vs Horoscope

In-depth architectural comparison of the Gunbroker and Horoscope 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

Gunbroker

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Horoscope

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Gunbroker if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Horoscope 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 Gunbroker 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: gunbroker_search_items, gunbroker_get_item, gunbroker_seller_orders.

Explore Gunbroker Details

Choose Horoscope 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: daily_horoscope, weekly_horoscope, monthly_horoscope.

Explore Horoscope Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	G Gunbroker Developer Tools	H Horoscope Developer Tools
Summary	GunBroker MCP Pack — wraps the GunBroker firearms-marketplace API.	Horoscope MCP — wraps the keyless Horoscope App API.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Gunbroker Tools (3)

gunbroker_search_items

Search active GunBroker firearms-marketplace listings by keyword (e.g. "Glock 19", "AR-15 lower", "Henri 22 rifle"). Returns matching live listings with item IDs, titles, current/buy-now prices, bid counts, and time left. Public — needs only a GunBroker developer key (_apiKey). Supports pagination…

gunbroker_get_item

Get full details for a single GunBroker listing by item ID — title, description, prices, seller, shipping, condition, category, and time remaining. Public — needs only a GunBroker developer key (_apiKey).

gunbroker_seller_orders

List the authenticated seller's sold orders (GunBroker /OrdersSold) — order IDs, buyers, item titles, totals, payment and shipping status. Seller tool: needs a GunBroker developer key (_apiKey) PLUS the seller's GunBroker username and password, which are exchanged for a short-lived access token on…

Horoscope Tools (3)

daily_horoscope

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).

Gunbroker Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Horoscope Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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