What is the key difference between Rest Api Mcp and Lightningprox Mcp?

Rest Api Mcp belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution, while Lightningprox Mcp belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Rest Api Mcp or Lightningprox 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 Rest Api Mcp and Lightningprox Mcp free or paid?

Rest Api Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (other). Lightningprox Mcp operates under a Paid Service model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Rest Api Mcp lists 5 tools with 1 views and 6 GitHub stars. Lightningprox Mcp lists 6 tools with 1 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Rest Api Mcp and Lightningprox 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.

How do I install Rest Api Mcp or Lightningprox Mcp 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 Rest Api Mcp and Lightningprox Mcp free to use, or do they require API keys?

Rest Api Mcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with other . Lightningprox Mcp operates under a Paid Service model with API Key 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 Rest Api Mcp and Lightningprox Mcp at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both muhammed-abdelghany-rest-api-mcp and unixlamadev-spec-lightningprox-mcp 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, Rest Api Mcp has a Quality Score of 56 /100 ( Good ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 6 GitHub stars. Lightningprox Mcp holds a Quality Score of 51 /100 ( Good ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 2 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Rest Api Mcp vs Lightningprox Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Rest Api Mcp and Lightningprox 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

Rest Api Mcp

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: other

Lightningprox Mcp

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Rest Api Mcp if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a local process. Choose Lightningprox Mcp if your workspace requires Finance & Fintech integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Rest Api Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: REST_BASE_URL, API_EMAIL, API_PASSWORD.
Primary tools included: search_endpoints, describe_endpoint, request.

Explore Rest Api Mcp Details

Choose Lightningprox Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Paid Service).
Primary tools included: ask_ai, ask_ai_vision, check_balance.

Explore Lightningprox Mcp Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Rest Api Mcp Muhammed-AbdelGhany Finance & Fintech	Lightningprox Mcp unixlamadev-spec Finance & Fintech
Summary	MCP server for authenticated REST API calls — auto-login, token caching, 2FA/OTP support, Swagger spec fetch, and fuzzy endpoint search. Works with any REST API without writing auth code.	MCP server for LightningProx — pay-per-request AI access via Bitcoin Lightning. Supports vision/multimodal.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Rest Api Mcp Tools (5)

search_endpoints

Fuzzy-search the API spec by keyword. Returns matching endpoints with method, path, summary, tags, and required parameters. **Use this before `request` when you don't know the exact path.**

describe_endpoint

Returns the full OpenAPI schema for a **single endpoint**: parameters, request body schema (with types, required flags, enums, examples), response schemas, and a **generated example request body**. Use this before `request()` when you need to know exactly what fields to include in the body or what…

request

Make an authenticated API call. Handles login automatically — re-logins transparently if the token is expired.

inspect_login

Performs the login flow (and optional 2FA verify) and returns the **raw server responses** without extracting a token. Also returns **heuristic suggestions** for:

fetch_spec

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).

Rest Api Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "muhammed-abdelghany-rest-api-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "rest-api-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "REST_BASE_URL": "YOUR_REST_BASE_URL_HERE",
        "API_EMAIL": "YOUR_API_EMAIL_HERE",
        "API_PASSWORD": "YOUR_API_PASSWORD_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Lightningprox Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unixlamadev-spec-lightningprox-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "lightningprox-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Rest Api Mcp is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Lightningprox Mcp belongs to Finance & Fintech using local stdio subprocess. Select Rest Api Mcp when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and Lightningprox Mcp when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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