What is the key difference between Sylex Search and MCPDiscovery?

Sylex Search belongs to the Aggregators category with local stdio execution, while MCPDiscovery belongs to the Aggregators category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Sylex Search or MCPDiscovery 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 Sylex Search and MCPDiscovery free or paid?

Sylex Search operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCPDiscovery operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Sylex Search lists 6 tools with 3 views and 4 GitHub stars. MCPDiscovery lists 5 tools with 2 views and 53 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Sylex Search and MCPDiscovery 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 Sylex Search or MCPDiscovery 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 Sylex Search and MCPDiscovery free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mastadoonprime-sylex-search and particlefuture-mcpdiscovery 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, Sylex Search has a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 3 views, 0 installs, and 4 GitHub stars. MCPDiscovery holds a Quality Score of 37 /100 ( Fair ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 53 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Sylex Search vs MCPDiscovery

In-depth architectural comparison of the Sylex Search and MCPDiscovery 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

Sylex Search

Aggregators · Local stdio

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

MCPDiscovery

Aggregators · Local stdio

Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Sylex Search if you need specialized Aggregators tools running via a local process. Choose MCPDiscovery if your workspace requires Aggregators integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Sylex Search when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Aggregators domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: AC_SUPABASE_URL, AC_SUPABASE_KEY, TRANSPORT, PORT.
Primary tools included: Search 14,000+ entries from npm, PyPI, GitHub, SaaS, and more, Natural language search with ranked, scored results, Structured JSON responses with pricing, features, reviews.

Explore Sylex Search Details

Choose MCPDiscovery when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Aggregators domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Automatic discovery and configuration of MCP servers, Supports quick search for explicit requests, Supports deep search with planning, testing, and acting stages.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Sylex Search MastadoonPrime Aggregators	MCPDiscovery particlefuture Aggregators
Summary	Universal search engine for AI agents. Discover products, services, and businesses across every category. 10 MCP tools, zero LLM calls, millisecond responses. npx sylex-search	MCP of MCPs. Automatic discovery and configure MCP servers on your local machine.
Category & Scope	Aggregators

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Sylex Search Tools (6)

Search 14,000+ entries from npm, PyPI, GitHub, SaaS, and more

Natural language search with ranked, scored results

Structured JSON responses with pricing, features, reviews

Side-by-side product comparison tool

Listing registration, ownership claim, and update tools

Zero latency with no LLM or external API calls

MCPDiscovery Tools (5)

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).

Sylex Search Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mastadoonprime-sylex-search": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "sylex-search"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AC_SUPABASE_URL": "YOUR_AC_SUPABASE_URL_HERE",
        "AC_SUPABASE_KEY": "YOUR_AC_SUPABASE_KEY_HERE",
        "TRANSPORT": "YOUR_TRANSPORT_HERE",
        "PORT": "YOUR_PORT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

MCPDiscovery Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Sylex Search is categorized under Aggregators and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MCPDiscovery belongs to Aggregators using local stdio subprocess. Select Sylex Search when you need capabilities focused on aggregators and MCPDiscovery when you require tools for aggregators.

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