What is the key difference between Mal Mcp and ParlayAPI?

Mal Mcp belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while ParlayAPI belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mal Mcp or ParlayAPI 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 Mal Mcp and ParlayAPI free or paid?

Mal Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). ParlayAPI operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mal Mcp lists 0 tools with 1 views and 2 GitHub stars. ParlayAPI lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mal Mcp and ParlayAPI 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 Mal Mcp or ParlayAPI 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 Mal Mcp and ParlayAPI free to use, or do they require API keys?

Mal Mcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . ParlayAPI 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 Mal Mcp and ParlayAPI at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mal-mcp and parlayapi 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, Mal Mcp has a Quality Score of 45 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 2 GitHub stars. ParlayAPI holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mal Mcp vs ParlayAPI

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mal Mcp and ParlayAPI 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

Mal Mcp

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

ParlayAPI

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mal Mcp if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose ParlayAPI 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 Mal Mcp 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).

Explore Mal Mcp Details

Choose ParlayAPI 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).

Explore ParlayAPI Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mal Mcp Developer Tools	P ParlayAPI Developer Tools
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Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mal Mcp Tools (0)

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

ParlayAPI 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).

Mal Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mal-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mal-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

ParlayAPI Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "parlayapi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "parlayapi"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Mal Mcp is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, ParlayAPI belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Mal Mcp when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and ParlayAPI when you require tools for developer tools.

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