What is the key difference between IBKR Portfolio Builder and World Monitor?

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

How do I install IBKR Portfolio Builder or World Monitor 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 World Monitor free or paid?

IBKR Portfolio Builder operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). World Monitor 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. World Monitor lists 0 tools with 1 views and 80,501 GitHub stars.

Can I use both IBKR Portfolio Builder and World Monitor 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 World Monitor 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 World Monitor free to use, or do they require API keys?

IBKR Portfolio Builder is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . World Monitor 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 World Monitor at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both ibkr-portfolio-builder and world-monitor 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. World Monitor holds a Quality Score of 48 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 80,501 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

IBKR Portfolio Builder vs World Monitor

In-depth architectural comparison of the IBKR Portfolio Builder and World Monitor 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

World Monitor

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

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

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	I IBKR Portfolio Builder Developer Tools	World Monitor Developer Tools
Summary	Top-down IBKR research: 468 typed screeners tagged by strategy intent, news, account access.	Live global intelligence: real-time markets, conflicts, country risk, chokepoints, energy. 39 tools.
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.

World Monitor 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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

World Monitor Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "world-monitor": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "worldmonitor"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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