What is the key difference between Market Data Toolkit MCP and Codex MCP?

Market Data Toolkit MCP belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Codex MCP belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Market Data Toolkit MCP or Codex 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 Market Data Toolkit MCP and Codex MCP free or paid?

Market Data Toolkit MCP operates under a Freemium model (OAuth 2.0). Codex MCP operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Market Data Toolkit MCP lists 6 tools with 3 views and 0 GitHub stars. Codex MCP lists 6 tools with 3 views and 25 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Market Data Toolkit MCP and Codex 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

Market Data Toolkit MCP vs Codex MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Market Data Toolkit MCP and Codex 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

Market Data Toolkit MCP

Finance & Fintech · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: OAuth 2.0

Codex MCP

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Market Data Toolkit MCP if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Codex 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 Market Data Toolkit MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: OAuth 2.0 (Freemium).
Primary tools included: 21 live market-data tools, Typed JSON responses, Remote Apify MCP gateway.

Explore Market Data Toolkit MCP Details

Choose Codex 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: CODEX_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: Enriched blockchain data from Codex, Market data across 60+ networks, stdio execution for local MCP clients.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Market Data Toolkit MCP Finance & Fintech	Codex MCP codex-data Finance & Fintech
Summary	17 market-data tools for AI agents: eBay sold prices, company KYC, SEC filings, patents, auctions	Codex API integration for real-time enriched blockchain and market data on 60+ networks
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Market Data Toolkit MCP Tools (6)

21 live market-data tools

Typed JSON responses

Remote Apify MCP gateway

Company KYC and registry checks

SEC, IP, auction, and public-sector feeds

Selective tool exposure through URL slugs

Codex MCP Tools (6)

Enriched blockchain data from Codex

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).

Market Data Toolkit MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "market-data-toolkit-mcp": {
      "url": "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=jdepablos/ebay-sold-price-appraiser,jdepablos/vinted-search-feed,jdepablos/second-hand-deal-scanner-es,jdepablos/borme-company-feed,jdepablos/spain-boe-auctions,jdepablos/trademark-watch-tmview,jdepablos/insider-trading-feed,jdepablos/clinical-trials-watch,jdepablos/startup-funding-feed,jdepablos/pokemon-card-price-checker,jdepablos/chrono24-watch-analyzer,jdepablos/catawiki-deal-finder,jdepablos/patent-watch,jdepablos/airbnb-market-analyzer,jdepablos/booking-hotel-price-analyzer,jdepablos/samgov-opportunities-feed,jdepablos/sec-13f-holdings-feed,jdepablos/sec-8k-events-feed,jdepablos/companies-house-feed,jdepablos/france-company-feed,jdepablos/brand-domain-watch"
    }
  }
}

Codex MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "codex-data-codex-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@codex-data/codex-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CODEX_API_KEY": "YOUR_CODEX_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Market Data Toolkit MCP is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Codex MCP belongs to Finance & Fintech using local stdio subprocess. Select Market Data Toolkit MCP when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and Codex MCP when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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