What is the key difference between Mcp Api and Chanty?

Mcp Api belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Chanty belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mcp Api or Chanty 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 Mcp Api and Chanty free or paid?

Mcp Api operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Chanty operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp Api lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Chanty lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mcp-api and chanty 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, Mcp Api has a Quality Score of 25 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Chanty holds a Quality Score of 24 /100 ( Emerging ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp Api vs Chanty

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp Api and Chanty 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

Mcp Api

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 25/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Chanty

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 24/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mcp Api if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Chanty 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 Mcp Api 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 Mcp Api Details

Choose Chanty 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 Chanty Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mcp Api Developer Tools	C Chanty Developer Tools
Summary	Preview release of FusionAuth API MCP server	MCP server for Chanty API integration
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Api Tools (0)

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

Chanty 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).

Mcp Api Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Chanty Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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