Moodle MCP Server Aql vs Catalog

In-depth architectural comparison of the Moodle MCP Server Aql and Catalog 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 Moodle MCP Server Aql 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: list_courses, get_course, list_course_users.

Explore Moodle MCP Server Aql Details

Choose Catalog 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: list_mfo, get_mfo, search_offers.

Explore Catalog Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Moodle MCP Server Aql Developer Tools	Catalog Developer Tools
Summary	Query Moodle LMS data through natural language. Attach your agent to your LMS data.	Read-only catalog of Russian MFOs: loan terms, Bank of Russia registry data, ratings, reviews.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

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": {
    "moodle-mcp-server-aql": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "moodle-mcp-server-aql"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "catalog-9": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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