MCP Modal Server vs Npm MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Modal Server and Npm 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Modal Server when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Choose Npm MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Modal Server Security	Npm MCP Security
Summary	MCP server for managing Modal apps, containers, volumes, and secrets.	MCP server for npm package management, security analysis, and compatibility checking
Category & Scope	Security	Security
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-modal-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-modal@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

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