What is the key difference between Iota MCP and Pota MCP?

Iota MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Pota MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Iota MCP or Pota 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 Iota MCP and Pota MCP free or paid?

Iota MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Pota MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Iota MCP lists 7 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Pota MCP lists 8 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Iota MCP and Pota 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Iota MCP vs Pota MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Iota MCP and Pota 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

Iota MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Pota MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Iota MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Pota MCP 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 Iota MCP 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).
Primary tools included: iota_lookup, iota_search, iota_islands.

Explore Iota MCP Details

Choose Pota MCP 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).
Primary tools included: pota_spots, pota_park_info, pota_park_stats.

Explore Pota MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	I Iota MCP Developer Tools	P Pota MCP Developer Tools
Summary	Islands on the Air MCP server. Group lookup, island search, DXCC mapping, nearby groups.	Parks on the Air MCP server. Park lookup, activator and hunter stats, live spots.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Iota MCP Tools (7)

iota_lookup

Look up an IOTA group by reference number (e.g., NA-005)

iota_search

Search groups and islands by name (e.g., Hawaii, Shetland)

iota_islands

List all islands and subgroups in an IOTA group

iota_dxcc

Bidirectional DXCC-to-IOTA mapping

iota_stats

Programme summary — totals by continent, most/least credited

iota_nearby

Find IOTA groups nearest to a lat/lon location

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).

Iota MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "iota-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "iota-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Pota MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pota-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "pota-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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