What is the key difference between IBKR Portfolio Builder and Build?

IBKR Portfolio Builder belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Build belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install IBKR Portfolio Builder or Build 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 IBKR Portfolio Builder and Build free or paid?

IBKR Portfolio Builder operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Build operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

IBKR Portfolio Builder lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Build lists 0 tools with 0 views and 136 GitHub stars.

Can I use both IBKR Portfolio Builder and Build 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.

How do I install IBKR Portfolio Builder or Build in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are IBKR Portfolio Builder and Build free to use, or do they require API keys?

IBKR Portfolio Builder is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Build operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both IBKR Portfolio Builder and Build at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both ibkr-portfolio-builder and build as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, IBKR Portfolio Builder has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Build holds a Quality Score of 44 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 136 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

IBKR Portfolio Builder vs Build

In-depth architectural comparison of the IBKR Portfolio Builder and Build 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

IBKR Portfolio Builder

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Build

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose IBKR Portfolio Builder if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Build 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 IBKR Portfolio Builder 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).

Explore IBKR Portfolio Builder Details

Choose Build 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).

Explore Build Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	I IBKR Portfolio Builder Developer Tools	B Build Developer Tools
Summary	Top-down IBKR research: 468 typed screeners tagged by strategy intent, news, account access.	Structured build tool output (tsc, generic commands) as typed JSON diagnostics.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

IBKR Portfolio Builder Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Build 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).

IBKR Portfolio Builder Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ibkr-portfolio-builder": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ibkr-portfolio-builder"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Build Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "build": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@paretools/init"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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