What is the key difference between Mcp Explorium and OpenBusData?

Mcp Explorium belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while OpenBusData belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mcp Explorium or OpenBusData 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 Explorium and OpenBusData free or paid?

Mcp Explorium operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). OpenBusData operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp Explorium lists 0 tools with 0 views and 21 GitHub stars. OpenBusData lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mcp-explorium and openbusdata 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 Explorium has a Quality Score of 37 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 21 GitHub stars. OpenBusData holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp Explorium vs OpenBusData

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp Explorium and OpenBusData 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 Explorium

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

OpenBusData

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

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

Choose OpenBusData 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 OpenBusData Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mcp Explorium Developer Tools	O OpenBusData Developer Tools
Summary	Access live company and contact data from Explorium's AgentSource B2B platform.	MCP server for UK Bus Open Data with timetable parsing, journey planning and live tracking.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Explorium Tools (0)

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

OpenBusData 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 Explorium Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-explorium": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.explorium.ai/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

OpenBusData Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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