What is the key difference between Sieve MCP and Copilot MCP?

Sieve MCP belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution, while Copilot MCP belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Sieve MCP or Copilot 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 Sieve MCP and Copilot MCP free or paid?

Sieve MCP operates under a Freemium model (API Key required). Copilot MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Sieve MCP lists 8 tools with 1 views and 4 GitHub stars. Copilot MCP lists 7 tools with 3 views and 7 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Sieve MCP and Copilot 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

Sieve MCP vs Copilot MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Sieve MCP and Copilot 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

Sieve MCP

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Copilot MCP

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Sieve MCP if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a local process. Choose Copilot 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 Sieve 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 (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: SIEVE_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: sieve_screen, sieve_status, sieve_results.

Explore Sieve MCP Details

Choose Copilot 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 (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: apex_score, apex_portfolio_match, apex_fund_match.

Explore Copilot MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Sieve MCP lmwharton Finance & Fintech	Copilot MCP Apex-Foundation Finance & Fintech
Summary	AI-powered startup due diligence. Screen any startup across 7 IMPACT-X dimensions, get a Sieve Score (0-140) with evidence-typed findings and a clear meeting recommendation. Built for VCs, solo GPs, and angel investors.	Web3 founder diligence stack: smart contract audit (Solidity via Slither, Rust via cargo-audit) with file/line findings, jurisdiction matching across 28 crypto-native domiciles, VC fund discovery with thesis matching, portfolio comparison against 47 accelerator companies, project scoring across team/traction/tokenomics/market/security, hackathon search, Twitter audience audit.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Sieve MCP Tools (8)

sieve_screen

Run a Sieve IMPACT-X Quick Screen on a startup. Analyzes the company across 7 dimensions (Innovators, Market, Product, Advantage, Commerce, Traction, X-Factor) and returns an analysis ID. Takes 2-5 minutes to complete. Upserts -- if the company was previously screened, returns the existing deal (set confirm=true to re-screen). Two ways to use: - v3 (recommended): First add documents with sieve_dataroom_add, then call sieve_screen(deal_id=...) to analyze everything in the data room. - v2 (legacy): Call sieve_screen(company_name=..., website_url=...) directly. At least one of website_url or pitch_deck_text is required in this mode.

sieve_status

Check the progress of a Sieve analysis. Returns which IMPACT-X dimensions are complete with their scores, overall progress percentage, and current phase.

sieve_results

Get the full results of a completed Sieve analysis. Returns the Sieve Score (0-140), meeting decision (Take Meeting/Pass/ Need More Info), executive summary, key strengths, and key concerns.

sieve_usage

Check your Sieve API usage for the current billing period. Shows screens used, monthly limit, tier, and organization name.

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).

Sieve MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lmwharton-sieve-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "sieve-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SIEVE_API_KEY": "YOUR_SIEVE_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Copilot MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apex-foundation-copilot-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@copilot-mcp/apex"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Sieve MCP is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Copilot MCP belongs to Finance & Fintech using local stdio subprocess. Select Sieve MCP when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and Copilot MCP when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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