Web3 Jobs MCP vs Shieldz MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Web3 Jobs MCP and Shieldz 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Web3 Jobs MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
• You have access to required keys: WEB3_CAREER_API_TOKEN.
• Primary tools included: Filter jobs by remote status, country, and job tag, Limit query results from 1 to 100 jobs, Returns job listings as Markdown with key details.

Explore Web3 Jobs MCP Details

Choose Shieldz 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).
• Primary tools included: Keyless payment link creation, Reusable tip jar creation, Direct wallet settlement.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Web3 Jobs MCP kukapay Finance & Fintech	Shieldz MCP ShieldZCash Finance & Fintech
Summary	An MCP server that provides AI agents with real-time access to curated Web3 jobs.	Keyless, non-custodial crypto payments. Create crypto payment links and tip jars with just a wallet address, no API key, no signup. Funds settle directly to the merchant’s wallet. Remote at https://shieldz.cash/mcp or npx @shieldz/mcp.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kukapay-web3-jobs-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "WEB3_CAREER_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_WEB3_CAREER_API_TOKEN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shieldzcash-shieldz-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@shieldz/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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