What is the key difference between Sylex Search and Ncp?

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

How do I install Sylex Search or Ncp 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 Ncp free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Sylex Search lists 6 tools with 3 views and 4 GitHub stars. Ncp lists 6 tools with 2 views and 97 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mastadoonprime-sylex-search and portel-dev-ncp 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. Ncp holds a Quality Score of 49 /100 ( Fair ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 97 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Sylex Search vs Ncp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Sylex Search and Ncp 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

Ncp

Aggregators · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Sylex Search if you need specialized Aggregators tools running via a local process. Choose Ncp 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 Ncp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Aggregators domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: NCP_API_KEY, NCP_PROJECT_CONFIG.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Sylex Search MastadoonPrime Aggregators	Ncp portel-dev 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	NCP orchestrates your entire MCP ecosystem through intelligent discovery, eliminating token overhead while maintaining 98.2% accuracy.
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

Ncp Tools (6)

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"
      }
    }
  }
}

Ncp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "portel-dev-ncp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "portel-dev-ncp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NCP_API_KEY": "YOUR_NCP_API_KEY_HERE",
        "NCP_PROJECT_CONFIG": "YOUR_NCP_PROJECT_CONFIG_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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