What is the key difference between Open Notebook and Sbb Opendata MCP?

Open Notebook belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Sbb Opendata MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Open Notebook or Sbb Opendata 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 Open Notebook and Sbb Opendata MCP free or paid?

Open Notebook operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Sbb Opendata MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Open Notebook lists 1 tools with 0 views and 45 GitHub stars. Sbb Opendata MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Open Notebook and Sbb Opendata 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

Open Notebook vs Sbb Opendata MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Open Notebook and Sbb Opendata 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

Open Notebook

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Sbb Opendata MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Open Notebook if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Sbb Opendata MCP if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Open Notebook 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: search_capabilities.

Explore Open Notebook Details

Choose Sbb Opendata MCP 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).

Explore Sbb Opendata MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Open Notebook Developer Tools	Sbb Opendata MCP Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server that wraps the Open Notebook API	MCP server for Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) open data — passenger frequency, live disruptions, construction projects, platform data & more. No API key required.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Open Notebook Tools (1)

search_capabilities

Progressive tool discovery

Sbb Opendata MCP Tools (0)

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

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).

Open Notebook Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Sbb Opendata MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sbb-opendata-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "sbb-opendata-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Open Notebook is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Sbb Opendata MCP belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Open Notebook when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Sbb Opendata MCP when you require tools for developer tools.

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