What is the key difference between Marktplaats MCP and MCP Server?

Marktplaats MCP belongs to the E-Commerce category with local stdio execution, while MCP Server belongs to the E-Commerce category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Marktplaats MCP or MCP Server 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 Marktplaats MCP and MCP Server free or paid?

Marktplaats MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP Server operates under a Freemium model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Marktplaats MCP lists 5 tools with 1 views and 2 GitHub stars. MCP Server lists 30 tools with 2 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Marktplaats MCP and MCP Server 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

Marktplaats MCP vs MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Marktplaats MCP and MCP Server 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

Marktplaats MCP

E-Commerce · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

MCP Server

E-Commerce · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Marktplaats MCP if you need specialized E-Commerce tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Server if your workspace requires E-Commerce integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Marktplaats MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the E-Commerce domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: search_listings, get_listing_details, get_seller_profile.

Explore Marktplaats MCP Details

Choose MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the E-Commerce domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: THE402_API_KEY, THE402_API_BASE.
Primary tools included: search_catalog, get_service, get_platform_info.

Explore MCP Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Marktplaats MCP jasp-nerd E-Commerce	MCP Server the402ai E-Commerce
Summary	Search Marktplaats.nl and 2dehands.be, the Dutch and Belgian second-hand marketplaces. Listings with price, condition and distance filters, full ad details, seller verification and reviews, categories, and new-listing monitoring. No account or API key needed. Install via uvx marktplaats-mcp.	AI agent service marketplace with x402 micropayments (USDC on Base). 30 tools for browsing services, purchasing, managing conversation threads, listing services as a provider, handling subscriptions, and tracking earnings. Install via npx -y @the402/mcp-server.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Marktplaats MCP Tools (5)

search_listings

Search second-hand listings on Marktplaats or 2dehands with filters for category, price range, condition, recency and distance from a postal code.

get_listing_details

Fetch the full advertisement: complete description, all images, view and favorite counts, listing age, seller and item attributes.

get_seller_profile

Look up a seller's trust signals: verified bank account / identity / phone number, review score and number of reviews.

list_categories

Browse the category tree (shared by marktplaats.nl and 2dehands.be) to find names/ids for search_listings' category and subcategory filters.

check_new_listings

Poll for listings placed after a given moment (newest first, paid promotions filtered out). Stateless: store the returned 'cursor' and pass it as 'since' on the next call to only see genuinely new listings.

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).

Marktplaats MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jasp-nerd-marktplaats-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "marktplaats-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "the402ai-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@the402/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "THE402_API_KEY": "YOUR_THE402_API_KEY_HERE",
        "THE402_API_BASE": "YOUR_THE402_API_BASE_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Marktplaats MCP is categorized under E-Commerce and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MCP Server belongs to E-Commerce using local stdio subprocess. Select Marktplaats MCP when you need capabilities focused on e-commerce and MCP Server when you require tools for e-commerce.

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