What is the key difference between Lion X402 and Flow?

Lion X402 belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Flow belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Lion X402 or Flow 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 Lion X402 and Flow free or paid?

Lion X402 operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Flow operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Lion X402 lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Flow lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Lion X402 and Flow 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.

How do I install Lion X402 or Flow in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Lion X402 and Flow free to use, or do they require API keys?

Lion X402 is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Flow operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Lion X402 and Flow at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both lion-x402 and flow as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Lion X402 has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Flow holds a Quality Score of 46 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Lion X402 vs Flow

In-depth architectural comparison of the Lion X402 and Flow 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

Lion X402

Finance & Fintech · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Flow

Finance & Fintech · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 46/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Lion X402 if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Flow if your workspace requires Finance & Fintech integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Lion X402 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 (Free / Open Source).

Explore Lion X402 Details

Choose Flow 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 (Free / Open Source).

Explore Flow Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	L Lion X402 Finance & Fintech	F Flow Finance & Fintech
Summary	Keyless attested agent data: CPG/retail prices, OFAC+EU VAT compliance, enrichment. x402 on Base.	Live US diesel prices and optimized stop-by-stop fuel plans for trucking. Free snapshot tool.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech	Finance & Fintech
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Lion X402 Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Flow Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Lion X402 Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lion-x402": {
      "url": "https://lionx402.com"
    }
  }
}

Flow Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flow": {
      "url": "https://valverideflow.com"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Lion X402 is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Flow belongs to Finance & Fintech using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Lion X402 when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and Flow when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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