I14y MCP vs Sanity
A side-by-side look at the I14y MCP and Sanity MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose I14y MCP for developer tools work as a local process; choose Sanity for developer tools as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose I14y MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
search_catalog, list_datasets, get_dataset.
Choose Sanity when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: OAuth 2.0.
- You want tools like
query_documents, create_documents, patch_documents.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 52/100 · Good | 64/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | OAuth 2.0 |
| Pricing | Not declared | Not declared |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 192 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 13 | 8 |
| Full listing | View I14y MCP | View Sanity |
Tools & capabilities
I14y MCP tools 13
search_catalogFree-text search across the catalogue. Entry point.list_datasetsPaginated dataset register (complete, unlike search).get_datasetFull metadata record for one dataset.get_dataset_distributionsDownload URLs, formats and **licences**.list_data_servicesRegister of official Swiss APIs with endpoint URLs.get_data_serviceFull record for one registered interface.list_public_servicesAdministrative services for citizens.list_conceptsHarmonised concepts and code lists.get_conceptOne concept definition.search_codelist_entriesIndividual codes of a code list.list_publishersPublishing bodies, with Swiss UID.list_catalogsContributing catalogues.- +1 more on the listing page
Sanity tools 8
query_documentsrun GROQ queries directlycreate_documentscreate draft documents from structured content, or version documents when a release ID is providedpatch_documentssurgical edits to existing documents; published documents are edited by creating or updating draftsdeploy_studiodeploy a hosted Studio bound to an MCP-managed schemacreate_versioncreate version documents for releaseswhoamiverify the authenticated Sanity userget_project_studioslist Studio applications linked to a projectgive_feedbackreport MCP tool errors, missing capabilities, confusing output, or documentation issues
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
I14y MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"i14y-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"i14y-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Sanity
{
"mcpServers": {
"sanity": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"sanity@latest"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
I14y MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Sanity belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick I14y MCP for developer tools work and Sanity for developer tools.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
I14y MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Sanity has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Auth: oauth 2.0. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add i14y-mcp and sanity as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, I14y MCP has a quality signal of 52/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Sanity has 64/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 192 GitHub stars.