OpenDataMCP vs Permits

In-depth architectural comparison of the OpenDataMCP and Permits 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 OpenDataMCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Customer Data Platforms domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: CLI tool for managing MCP servers and data providers, Support for multiple open data providers with modular design, Templates and guidelines for publishing new data providers.

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Choose Permits when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Customer Data Platforms domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: search_permits, list_sb9_inventory, list_adu_leads.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	OpenDataMCP OpenDataMCP Customer Data Platforms	Permits Customer Data Platforms
Summary	Connect any Open Data to any LLM with Model Context Protocol.	SF Peninsula building permits and parcel buildability: SB 9, ADU and redevelopment leads.
Category & Scope	Customer Data Platforms	Customer Data Platforms

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": {
    "opendatamcp-opendatamcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "odmcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "permits": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "addressintel-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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