What is the key difference between Mcpcap and MTG Bench?

Mcpcap belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while MTG Bench belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Mcpcap or MTG Bench 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 Mcpcap and MTG Bench free or paid?

Mcpcap operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MTG Bench operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcpcap lists 0 tools with 0 views and 51 GitHub stars. MTG Bench lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mcpcap and MTG Bench 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 Mcpcap or MTG Bench 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 Mcpcap and MTG Bench free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mcpcap and mtg-bench 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, Mcpcap has a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 51 GitHub stars. MTG Bench holds a Quality Score of 30 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcpcap vs MTG Bench

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcpcap and MTG Bench 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

Mcpcap

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

MTG Bench

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 30/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mcpcap if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose MTG Bench if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Mcpcap 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 Mcpcap Details

Choose MTG Bench when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore MTG Bench Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mcpcap Developer Tools	M MTG Bench Developer Tools
Summary	Network analysis for the AI age	Magic: The Gathering card search, rules, rulings, deck analysis, brackets, and combo detection.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcpcap Tools (0)

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

MTG Bench 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).

Mcpcap Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcpcap": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcpcap"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MTG Bench Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mtg-bench": {
      "url": "https://mtgbench.com"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Mcpcap is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MTG Bench belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Mcpcap when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and MTG Bench when you require tools for developer tools.

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