What is the key difference between MACH Base and Capsulemcp?

MACH Base belongs to the Data Platforms category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Capsulemcp belongs to the Data Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MACH Base or Capsulemcp 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 MACH Base and Capsulemcp free or paid?

MACH Base operates under a Paid Service model (No auth required). Capsulemcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MACH Base lists 16 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Capsulemcp lists 6 tools with 3 views and 5 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MACH Base and Capsulemcp 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

MACH Base vs Capsulemcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the MACH Base and Capsulemcp 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

MACH Base

Data Platforms · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 76/100 (Great) | Auth: No auth required

Capsulemcp

Data Platforms · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose MACH Base if you need specialized Data Platforms tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Capsulemcp if your workspace requires Data Platforms integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MACH Base when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Platforms domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Paid Service).
Primary tools included: base_block_number, base_gas_price, base_wallet_balance.

Explore MACH Base Details

Choose Capsulemcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: CAPSULE_API_TOKEN.
Primary tools included: Capsule CRM record search and management, Structured and saved-filter queries, Read-only operating mode.

Explore Capsulemcp Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M MACH Base VerifiedData Platforms	Capsulemcp soil-dev Data Platforms
Summary	16 paid Base mainnet data tools for autonomous agents over Streamable HTTP MCP. Pay per call with USDC via x402; no account, API key or subscription required.	MCP server for Capsule CRM. 81 tools (49 in read-only mode) covering contacts, opportunities, projects, tasks, timeline activity, structured + saved filters, workflow tracks, and file attachments. Two transports — stdio (npx capsulemcp) and HTTP+OAuth for hosted Custom Connectors. Read-only-mode env flag for safer defaults. Apache 2.0.

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MACH Base Tools (16)

base_block_number

Return the current Base mainnet block number from a live RPC. Costs $0.005 USDC via x402.

base_gas_price

Return the current Base gas price in wei from a live RPC. Costs $0.005 USDC via x402.

base_wallet_balance

Read the live native ETH balance for one Base address. Costs $0.005 USDC via x402.

base_erc20_balance

Read an ERC-20 token balance for one Base wallet using balanceOf. Costs $0.005 USDC via x402.

base_nonce

Return the current transaction nonce for one Base address. Costs $0.005 USDC via x402.

base_contract_code

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).

MACH Base Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mach-base": {
      "url": "https://api.mach.gallery/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Capsulemcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "soil-dev-capsulemcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "cache"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CAPSULE_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_CAPSULE_API_TOKEN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MACH Base is categorized under Data Platforms and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Capsulemcp belongs to Data Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select MACH Base when you need capabilities focused on data platforms and Capsulemcp when you require tools for data platforms.

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