What is the key difference between JWT Decoder API and Sharplens MCP?

JWT Decoder API belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Sharplens MCP belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution.

How do I install JWT Decoder API or Sharplens 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 JWT Decoder API and Sharplens MCP free or paid?

JWT Decoder API operates under a Paid Service model (No auth required). Sharplens MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

JWT Decoder API lists 2 tools with 3 views and 0 GitHub stars. Sharplens MCP lists 80 tools with 4 views and 34 GitHub stars.

Can I use both JWT Decoder API and Sharplens 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

JWT Decoder API vs Sharplens MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the JWT Decoder API and Sharplens 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

JWT Decoder API

Finance & Fintech · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Sharplens MCP

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose JWT Decoder API if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Sharplens MCP if your workspace requires Finance & Fintech integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose JWT Decoder API when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Paid Service).
Primary tools included: security_decode_jwt, token.

Explore JWT Decoder API Details

Choose Sharplens MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: DOTNET_SOLUTION_PATH, SHARPLENS_ABSOLUTE_PATHS, SHARPLENS_LOG_LEVEL, SHARPLENS_TIMEOUT_SECONDS, SHARPLENS_MAX_DIAGNOSTICS, SHARPLENS_ENABLE_SEMANTIC_CACHE.
Primary tools included: get_symbol_info, go_to_definition, find_references.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	JWT Decoder API Finance & Fintech	Sharplens MCP pzalutski-pixel Finance & Fintech
Summary	Decode JWT tokens — inspect header, payload, claims, expiry. x402 micropayment.	⃣ 🏠 - 58 semantic C/.NET analysis tools via Roslyn. Navigation, refactoring, find usages, and code intelligence for AI agents.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

JWT Decoder API Tools (2)

security_decode_jwt

Decode a JWT token without signature verification

token

The JWT token to decode (format: header.payload.signature)

Sharplens MCP Tools (80)

get_symbol_info

Semantic info at position

go_to_definition

Jump to symbol definition

find_references

All references; each classified read/write/invocation/cast/typeof/nameof/attribute; optional `kind` filter

find_implementations

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).

JWT Decoder API Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jwt-decoder-api": {
      "url": "https://jwt-decoder.api.klymax402.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Sharplens MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pzalutski-pixel-sharplens-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "sharplens-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DOTNET_SOLUTION_PATH": "YOUR_DOTNET_SOLUTION_PATH_HERE",
        "SHARPLENS_ABSOLUTE_PATHS": "YOUR_SHARPLENS_ABSOLUTE_PATHS_HERE",
        "SHARPLENS_LOG_LEVEL": "YOUR_SHARPLENS_LOG_LEVEL_HERE",
        "SHARPLENS_TIMEOUT_SECONDS": "YOUR_SHARPLENS_TIMEOUT_SECONDS_HERE",
        "SHARPLENS_MAX_DIAGNOSTICS": "YOUR_SHARPLENS_MAX_DIAGNOSTICS_HERE",
        "SHARPLENS_ENABLE_SEMANTIC_CACHE": "YOUR_SHARPLENS_ENABLE_SEMANTIC_CACHE_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

JWT Decoder API is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Sharplens MCP belongs to Finance & Fintech using local stdio subprocess. Select JWT Decoder API when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and Sharplens MCP when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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