What is the key difference between Apitier MCP Server and Meok Imo Marpol Marine MCP?

Apitier MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Meok Imo Marpol Marine MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Apitier MCP Server or Meok Imo Marpol Marine 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 Apitier MCP Server and Meok Imo Marpol Marine MCP free or paid?

Apitier MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Meok Imo Marpol Marine MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Apitier MCP Server lists 14 tools with 2 views and 0 GitHub stars. Meok Imo Marpol Marine MCP lists 8 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Apitier MCP Server and Meok Imo Marpol Marine 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

Apitier MCP Server vs Meok Imo Marpol Marine MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Apitier MCP Server and Meok Imo Marpol Marine 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

Apitier MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Meok Imo Marpol Marine MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Apitier MCP Server if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Meok Imo Marpol Marine MCP 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 Apitier MCP Server 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).
You have access to required keys: APITIER_MCP_KEY.
Primary tools included: kyc_onboard_uk, verify_uk_address, lookup_uprn.

Explore Apitier MCP Server Details

Choose Meok Imo Marpol Marine MCP 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).
Primary tools included: check_marpol_annex_compliance, check_eu_ets_maritime, check_imo_ccc_carbon_intensity.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Apitier MCP Server Developer Tools	Meok Imo Marpol Marine MCP Developer Tools
Summary	APITier utility APIs as MCP tools: validation, UK/India address lookup, barcode/QR, data conversion.	IMO MARPOL + marine fuel + container ship compliance MCP. MARPOL Annex VI, EU ETS maritime, CII
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Apitier MCP Server Tools (14)

kyc_onboard_uk

Full UK business onboarding check in one call.** Validates VAT, verifies Companies House, retrieves PSC (beneficial owners), and confirms the registered address. Returns `PASS / REVIEW / FAIL`, a risk score, and the full data bundle. Requires `postcode` + `vat` + `leadAgent` subscriptions.

verify_uk_address

Verify a UK address against Royal Mail PAF — returns canonical address, UPRN, UDPRN, and per-delivery-point geocode

lookup_uprn

Look up a full AddressBase record by UDPRN — returns UPRN, PAF canonical address, coordinates. Use UDPRN from `verify_uk_address

lookup_uk_postcode

UK postcode → full PAF address list + district, ward, county, country, and geocode

verify_uk_company

Look up a UK company on Companies House by name or number — status, address, SIC codes, filing health

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).

Apitier MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-89": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@apitier/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "APITIER_MCP_KEY": "YOUR_APITIER_MCP_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Meok Imo Marpol Marine MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "meok-imo-marpol-marine-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "meok-imo-marpol-marine-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Apitier MCP Server is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Meok Imo Marpol Marine MCP belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Apitier MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Meok Imo Marpol Marine MCP when you require tools for developer tools.

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