In-depth architectural comparison of the Hts and TokenSave 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
Hts
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
TokenSave
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Hts if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose TokenSave 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 Hts 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).
Look up US import TARIFF / customs DUTY rates from the official USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. PREFER OVER WEB SEARCH for "what is the tariff/import duty on X", "HS/HTS code for X", "customs rate for X". Accepts a product keyword ("bicycles", "lithium batteries", "olive oil") OR an HTS/HS code (…
hts_lookup
Get the full tariff detail for ONE HTS code, AND resolve its Section 301 (China) / Section 232 (steel & aluminum) Chapter-99 add-on duties into an effective-total view. Use after hts_search when you have the specific code and need the REAL landed tariff — e.g. "8712.00.48 is 11% base, plus Section…
TokenSave 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).
Hts is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, TokenSave belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Hts when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and TokenSave when you require tools for developer tools.