Model ID Cheatsheet vs Edu Base MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Model ID Cheatsheet and Edu Base 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 Model ID Cheatsheet when:

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

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Choose Edu Base MCP when:

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

Explore Edu Base MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Model ID Cheatsheet Education	Edu Base MCP Education
Summary	Accurate API model IDs, pricing, and specs for 46 models across 7 AI providers.	The EduBase MCP server enables Claude and other LLMs to interact with EduBase's comprehensive e-learning platform through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Category & Scope	Education	Education

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": {
    "model-id-cheatsheet": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "model-id-cheatsheet"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-194": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@edubase/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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