What is the key difference between Nvd and Rawg?

Nvd belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Rawg belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Nvd or Rawg 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 Nvd and Rawg free or paid?

Nvd operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Rawg operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Nvd lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Rawg lists 4 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Nvd and Rawg 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

Nvd vs Rawg

In-depth architectural comparison of the Nvd and Rawg 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

Nvd

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 35/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Rawg

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Nvd if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Rawg if your workspace requires Databases integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Nvd when:

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

Explore Nvd Details

Choose Rawg when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: search_games, get_game, list_genres.

Explore Rawg Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	N Nvd Databases	R Rawg Databases
Summary	NVD MCP — wraps the NIST National Vulnerability Database API (free, no auth)	RAWG MCP — wraps the RAWG video games database API (rawg.io)
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Nvd Tools (0)

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

Rawg Tools (4)

search_games

Search the RAWG video game database by name, genre, or platform. Returns games with ratings, Metacritic scores, release dates, platforms, and genres. Example: search_games({ query: "zelda", ordering: "-metacritic" })

get_game

Get full details for a single video game: description, ratings, Metacritic score, platforms, genres, developers, publishers, ESRB rating, and playtime. Example: get_game({ id: "the-witcher-3-wild-hunt" })

list_genres

List all video game genres in the RAWG database, with game counts per genre (e.g. Action, RPG, Indie, Strategy).

list_platforms

List all gaming platforms in the RAWG database, with game counts per platform (e.g. PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch).

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).

Nvd Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nvd": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "nvd"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Rawg Configuration