What is the key difference between Ifg Tax and Lexapi Mcp?

Ifg Tax belongs to the Legal category with local stdio execution, while Lexapi Mcp belongs to the Legal category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Ifg Tax or Lexapi Mcp 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 Ifg Tax and Lexapi Mcp free or paid?

Ifg Tax operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Lexapi Mcp operates under a Freemium model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Ifg Tax lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Lexapi Mcp lists 10 tools with 2 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Ifg Tax and Lexapi Mcp 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 Ifg Tax or Lexapi Mcp 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 Ifg Tax and Lexapi Mcp free to use, or do they require API keys?

Ifg Tax is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Lexapi Mcp operates under a Freemium model with API Key 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 Ifg Tax and Lexapi Mcp at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both ifg-tax and lex-api-lexapi-mcp 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, Ifg Tax has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Lexapi Mcp holds a Quality Score of 60 /100 ( Good ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 3 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Ifg Tax vs Lexapi Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Ifg Tax and Lexapi Mcp 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

Ifg Tax

Legal · Local stdio

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

Lexapi Mcp

Legal · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Ifg Tax if you need specialized Legal tools running via a local process. Choose Lexapi Mcp if your workspace requires Legal integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Ifg Tax when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Legal domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Ifg Tax Details

Choose Lexapi Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Legal domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: LEXAPI_API_KEY, LEXAPI_BASE_URL.
Primary tools included: lex_search, lex_get_document, lex_get_metadata.

Explore Lexapi Mcp Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	I Ifg Tax Legal	Lexapi Mcp Lex-API Legal
Summary	International tax research — 213 jurisdictions, 500K+ legal documents.	EU legal research over EUR-Lex — 10 tools for structured search, CELEX/URL document fetch, recent Official Journal publications, inbound/outbound citation graph, and semantic search over case law + legislation. FREE tier available; semantic tools require a paid plan. Install: npx -y @lexapi/mcp.
Category & Scope	Legal	Legal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ifg Tax Tools (0)

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

Lexapi Mcp Tools (10)

lex_search

Structured EUR-Lex search (text, dates, document type, author, language).

lex_get_document

Full parsed document by CELEX — metadata + articles, sections, tables, annexes.

lex_get_metadata

Metadata only (faster than full content).

lex_get_document_by_url

Fetch by EUR-Lex URL (pasted from a browser).

lex_recent_documents

Recent Official Journal publications (default 7 days).

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).

Ifg Tax Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ifg-tax": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ifg-tax"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Lexapi Mcp Configuration