Apitier MCP Server vs Scrivener MCP
A side-by-side look at the Apitier MCP Server and Scrivener MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Apitier MCP Server for developer tools work as a local process; choose Scrivener MCP for knowledge & memory as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Apitier MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
APITIER_MCP_KEY. - You want tools like
kyc_onboard_uk, verify_uk_address, lookup_uprn.
Choose Scrivener MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Knowledge & Memory |
| Quality signal | 51/100 · Good | 61/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | No auth required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | APITIER_MCP_KEY | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 67 |
| Directory activity | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 18 views 12 installs 6 upvotes |
| Tools | 14 | Not listed |
| Full listing | View Apitier MCP Server | View Scrivener MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Apitier MCP Server tools 14
kyc_onboard_ukFull 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_addressVerify a UK address against Royal Mail PAF — returns canonical address, UPRN, UDPRN, and per-delivery-point geocodelookup_uprnLook up a full AddressBase record by UDPRN — returns UPRN, PAF canonical address, coordinates. Use UDPRN from `verify_uk_addresslookup_uk_postcodeUK postcode → full PAF address list + district, ward, county, country, and geocodeverify_uk_companyLook up a UK company on Companies House by name or number — status, address, SIC codes, filing healthget_company_pscPersons with Significant Control register for a UK company — required for AML beneficial ownership checksvalidate_sort_codeValidate a UK sort code and optionally a bank account number (Vocalink modulus check). No API key required.validate_vatValidate UK and EU VAT numbers — checks HMRC for GB numbers, EU VIES for all other country prefixes. Returns registered business name and address. Accepts any country prefix (e.g. `GB123456789`, `DE123456789`, `FR12345678901`).validate_emailValidate email — syntax, MX, SMTP reachability, disposable domain check. Works for any email address globally.validate_phoneValidate and parse phone numbers — accepts any international format, returns country, carrier, and line type.lookup_india_pincodeIndian PIN code → state / district / towngenerate_barcodeGenerate barcode image (Code128, EAN-13, UPC, and more)- +2 more on the listing page
Scrivener MCP tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Apitier MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-89": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@apitier/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"APITIER_MCP_KEY": "YOUR_APITIER_MCP_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Scrivener MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"writerslogic-scrivener-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"scrivener-setup"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Apitier MCP Server is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Scrivener MCP belongs to Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Apitier MCP Server for developer tools work and Scrivener MCP for knowledge & memory.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Apitier MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Scrivener MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add mcp-server-89 and writerslogic-scrivener-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Apitier MCP Server has a quality signal of 51/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Scrivener MCP has 61/100 (Good) with 18 views, 12 installs and 67 GitHub stars.