Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Isin vs Gtin
In-depth architectural comparison of the Isin and Gtin 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
Isin
Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Gtin
Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Isin if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Gtin if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
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Choose Isin when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
- Primary tools included: validate_isin, validate_cusip, cusip_to_isin.
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Choose Gtin when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
- Primary tools included: validate_gtin, gtin_check_digit.
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Isin Tools (3)
validate_isin
Validate an ISIN (International Securities Identification Number, ISO 6166 — 12 chars, e.g. "US0378331005"). Checks structure + the mod-10 check digit and returns the ISO country prefix and NSIN. Keyless/offline; does NOT resolve the issuer.
validate_cusip
Validate a CUSIP (9-char US/Canada securities identifier, e.g. "037833100"). Checks structure + the check digit.
cusip_to_isin
Convert a CUSIP to its ISIN by prefixing the country code (default "US") and appending the computed ISIN check digit. E.g. CUSIP "037833100" -> "US0378331005".
Gtin Tools (2)
validate_gtin
Validate a barcode number — EAN-13, UPC-A (12), EAN-8, or GTIN-14 (keyless, offline). Checks the mod-10 check digit, reports the format, normalizes to GTIN-14, and returns the GS1 prefix + issuing country/region. Spaces/dashes ignored. Validates the number, not the product.
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).
Isin Configuration
Gtin Configuration