What is the key difference between Korea Business Verify (KBV) and Apitier MCP Server?

Korea Business Verify (KBV) belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Apitier MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Korea Business Verify (KBV) or Apitier 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 Korea Business Verify (KBV) and Apitier MCP Server free or paid?

Korea Business Verify (KBV) operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Apitier MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Korea Business Verify (KBV) lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Apitier MCP Server lists 14 tools with 2 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Korea Business Verify (KBV) and Apitier 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

Korea Business Verify (KBV) vs Apitier MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Korea Business Verify (KBV) and Apitier 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

Korea Business Verify (KBV)

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Apitier MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Korea Business Verify (KBV) if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Apitier MCP Server 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 Korea Business Verify (KBV) 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: check_korean_business_status, check_korean_business_batch, verify_korean_business.

Explore Korea Business Verify (KBV) Details

Choose Apitier MCP Server 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: kyc_onboard_uk, verify_uk_address, lookup_uprn.

Explore Apitier MCP Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Korea Business Verify (KBV) Developer Tools	Apitier MCP Server Developer Tools
Summary	Real-time Korean business verification via the National Tax Service (NTS). Free during pilot.	APITier utility APIs as MCP tools: validation, UK/India address lookup, barcode/QR, data conversion.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Korea Business Verify (KBV) Tools (3)

check_korean_business_status

Check the registration status of a Korean business by its 10-digit business registration number.

check_korean_business_batch

Check **up to 100 businesses in a single call** — for screening supplier or customer lists without 100 round-trips.

verify_korean_business

Verify that a business registration number matches the provided representative name and opening date (KYB identity check), and get the current status in the same call.

Apitier MCP Server Tools (14)

kyc_onboard_uk

Full UK business onboarding check in one call.** Validates VAT, verifies Companies House, retrieves PSC (beneficial owners), and confirms the registered address. Returns `PASS / REVIEW / FAIL`, a risk score, and the full data bundle. Requires `postcode` + `vat` + `leadAgent` subscriptions.

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).

Korea Business Verify (KBV) Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "korea-business-verify-kbv": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "korea-business-verify-kbv"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Apitier MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-89": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Korea Business Verify (KBV) is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Apitier MCP Server belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Korea Business Verify (KBV) when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Apitier MCP Server when you require tools for developer tools.

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