Openfda MCP Server vs Formio MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Openfda MCP Server and Formio 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Openfda MCP Server 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).

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Choose Formio 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).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Openfda MCP Server Developer Tools	Formio MCP Developer Tools
Summary	Query FDA data on drugs, food, devices, and recalls via openFDA. STDIO or Streamable HTTP.	Create and manage Form.io forms, resources, actions, roles, and projects from your AI agent.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

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": {
    "openfda-mcp-server-2": {
      "command": "bunx",
      "args": [
        "@cyanheads/openfda-mcp-server@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "formio-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skills"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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