What is the key difference between Nordic Data and Discord MCP?

Nordic Data belongs to the Communication category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Discord MCP belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Nordic Data or Discord 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 Nordic Data and Discord MCP free or paid?

Nordic Data operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Discord MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Nordic Data lists 28 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Discord MCP lists 99 tools with 2 views and 21 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Nordic Data and Discord 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Nordic Data vs Discord MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Nordic Data and Discord 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

Nordic Data

Communication · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Discord MCP

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 67/100 (Great) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Nordic Data if you need specialized Communication tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Discord MCP if your workspace requires Communication integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Nordic Data when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: search_tenders, get_tender, search_awards.

Explore Nordic Data Details

Choose Discord MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: DISCORD_TOKEN, DISCORD_MESSAGE_CONTENT, DISCORD_GUILD_MEMBERS, DISCORD_MCP_TOOLSETS, DISCORD_ALLOWED_GUILDS.
Primary tools included: discord_list_guilds, discord_get_guild_info, discord_list_channels.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Nordic Data Communication	Discord MCP PaSympa Communication
Summary	Global B2B intelligence for AI agents: 35M+ companies, 1.6M sanctions, KYB pack. 78 tools.	Lightweight multi-guild Discord MCP server with 60+ tools for messages, channels, roles, forums, webhooks, and moderation.
Category & Scope	Communication	Communication

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Nordic Data Tools (28)

search_tenders

Nordic procurement notices by country, keyword, CPV, date. Filter by `source` (EU-wide vs Norway-with-below-threshold) or `buyer_orgnr`.

get_tender

Full tender details by ID

search_awards

Search contract awards (who won what)

get_tender_leaderboard

Top public-sector buyers in a Nordic country

get_company_contract_wins

Public-sector contracts won by a Norwegian company

search_companies

Search by name, industry, location

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).

Nordic Data Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nordic-data": {
      "url": "https://api.nordicdata.cloud/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Discord MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pasympa-discord-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pasympa/discord-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DISCORD_TOKEN": "YOUR_DISCORD_TOKEN_HERE",
        "DISCORD_MESSAGE_CONTENT": "YOUR_DISCORD_MESSAGE_CONTENT_HERE",
        "DISCORD_GUILD_MEMBERS": "YOUR_DISCORD_GUILD_MEMBERS_HERE",
        "DISCORD_MCP_TOOLSETS": "YOUR_DISCORD_MCP_TOOLSETS_HERE",
        "DISCORD_ALLOWED_GUILDS": "YOUR_DISCORD_ALLOWED_GUILDS_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Nordic Data is categorized under Communication and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Discord MCP belongs to Communication using local stdio subprocess. Select Nordic Data when you need capabilities focused on communication and Discord MCP when you require tools for communication.

More alternatives to Nordic Data More alternatives to Discord MCP Communication category hub