Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Gutendex vs Slima
In-depth architectural comparison of the Gutendex and Slima 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 · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Slima
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 hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Slima 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?
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Choose Gutendex when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
- Primary tools included: search_books, get_book, popular_books.
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Choose Slima 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_book, list_books, get_book.
Feature & Specification Comparison
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.
Slima Tools (14)
create_book
Create a new book in your library
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
Slima Configuration