What is the key difference between Gutendex and Radio?

Gutendex belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Radio belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Gutendex or Radio 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 Gutendex and Radio free or paid?

Gutendex operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Radio operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Gutendex lists 4 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. Radio lists 4 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Gutendex and Radio 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

Gutendex vs Radio

In-depth architectural comparison of the Gutendex and Radio 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

Gutendex

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Radio

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Gutendex if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Radio 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 Gutendex 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: search_books, get_book, popular_books.

Explore Gutendex Details

Choose Radio 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: search_stations, get_top_stations, list_countries.

Explore Radio Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	G Gutendex Developer Tools	R Radio Developer Tools
Summary	Gutendex MCP — wraps Gutendex API for Project Gutenberg books (free, no auth)	Radio MCP — wraps Radio Browser API (free, no auth)
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Gutendex Tools (4)

search_books

Search for books by title or author name. Returns book IDs, titles, authors, and download counts.

get_book

Get full details for a book by ID. Returns title, author, publication year, language, available formats, and download count.

popular_books

Get the most downloaded books ranked by popularity. Returns titles, authors, IDs, and download statistics.

books_by_topic

Browse books by subject or topic (e.g., 'science fiction', 'philosophy'). Returns matching titles, authors, and IDs.

Radio Tools (4)

search_stations

Search radio stations by name. Returns station name, URL, country, genres, and popularity vote count. Use when looking for a specific station or browsing by keyword.

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).

Gutendex Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Radio Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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