What is the key difference between Giftcardshop MCP and Swissgroceries MCP?

Giftcardshop MCP belongs to the E-Commerce category with local stdio execution, while Swissgroceries MCP belongs to the E-Commerce category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Giftcardshop MCP or Swissgroceries 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 Giftcardshop MCP and Swissgroceries MCP free or paid?

Giftcardshop MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Swissgroceries MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Giftcardshop MCP lists 5 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Swissgroceries MCP lists 7 tools with 5 views and 30 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Giftcardshop MCP and Swissgroceries 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

Giftcardshop MCP vs Swissgroceries MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Giftcardshop MCP and Swissgroceries 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

Giftcardshop MCP

E-Commerce · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Swissgroceries MCP

E-Commerce · Local stdio

Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Giftcardshop MCP if you need specialized E-Commerce tools running via a local process. Choose Swissgroceries MCP if your workspace requires E-Commerce integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Giftcardshop MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the E-Commerce domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: list_brands, search_products, get_product.

Explore Giftcardshop MCP Details

Choose Swissgroceries MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the E-Commerce domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: find_stores, search_products, get_product.

Explore Swissgroceries MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Giftcardshop MCP i2dor E-Commerce	Swissgroceries MCP nicktcode E-Commerce
Summary	Browse the giftcardshop catalog and buy gift cards with Lightning over MCP. No account, no signup.	Swiss grocery search, weekly promotions, and multi-store shopping plans across Migros, Coop, Aldi, Denner, Lidl, Farmy, Volg, and Otto's. Cross-chain unit-price comparison and three planning strategies (singlestore / splitcart / absolutecheapest). Install via npx -y @nicktcode/swissgroceries-mcp.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Giftcardshop MCP Tools (5)

list_brands

GET /v1/brands

search_products

GET /v1/products

get_product

GET /v1/products/:id` (variants + denominations)

get_order_status

GET /v1/orders/:id` (payment state + reveal availability)

create_order

POST /internal/agent-orders` (HMAC) -> Lightning invoice

Swissgroceries MCP Tools (7)

find_stores

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).

Giftcardshop MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-379": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@giftcardshop/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Swissgroceries MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nicktcode-swissgroceries-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@nicktcode/swissgroceries-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Giftcardshop MCP is categorized under E-Commerce and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Swissgroceries MCP belongs to E-Commerce using local stdio subprocess. Select Giftcardshop MCP when you need capabilities focused on e-commerce and Swissgroceries MCP when you require tools for e-commerce.

More alternatives to Giftcardshop MCP More alternatives to Swissgroceries MCP E-Commerce category hub