What is the key difference between Openapi To MCP and Colab MCP?

Openapi To MCP belongs to the Code Execution category with local stdio execution, while Colab MCP belongs to the Code Execution category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Openapi To MCP or Colab 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 Openapi To MCP and Colab MCP free or paid?

Openapi To MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Colab MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (OAuth 2.0).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Openapi To MCP lists 4 tools with 2 views and 34 GitHub stars. Colab MCP lists 9 tools with 6 views and 18 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Openapi To MCP and Colab 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

Openapi To MCP vs Colab MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Openapi To MCP and Colab 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

Openapi To MCP

Code Execution · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Colab MCP

Code Execution · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: OAuth 2.0

Verdict Summary: Choose Openapi To MCP if you need specialized Code Execution tools running via a local process. Choose Colab MCP if your workspace requires Code Execution integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Openapi To MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Code Execution domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: BEARER_TOKEN, OAUTH_2_CLIENT_ID, OAUTH_2_CLIENT_SECRET, OAUTH_2_TOKEN_URL, OAUTH_2_USERNAME, OAUTH_2_PASSWORD, OAUTH_2_REFRESH_TOKEN.
Primary tools included: operation.x-mcp-tool-name, operation.x-mcp-tool-description, operation.description.

Explore Openapi To MCP Details

Choose Colab MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Code Execution domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: OAuth 2.0 (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Openapi To MCP ouvreboite Code Execution	Colab MCP SebastianGilPinzon Code Execution
Summary	⃣ ☁️ - Lightweight MCP server to access any API using their OpenAPI specification. Supports OAuth2 and full JSON schema parameters and request body.	Control Google Colab notebooks and assign GPUs (T4/L4/A100) from any AI agent. Enhanced fork of Google's colab-mcp with all tools visible at startup, OAuth GPU control, and Windows support.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Openapi To MCP Tools (4)

operation.x-mcp-tool-name

operation.x-mcp-tool-description

operation.description

path.description

Colab MCP Tools (9)

change_runtime

Assign GPU: T4, L4, A100, or NONE

open_colab_browser_connection

Connect to a Colab notebook in your browser

add_code_cell

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).

Openapi To MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ouvreboite-openapi-to-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ouvreboite-openapi-to-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BEARER_TOKEN": "YOUR_BEARER_TOKEN_HERE",
        "OAUTH_2_CLIENT_ID": "YOUR_OAUTH_2_CLIENT_ID_HERE",
        "OAUTH_2_CLIENT_SECRET": "YOUR_OAUTH_2_CLIENT_SECRET_HERE",
        "OAUTH_2_TOKEN_URL": "YOUR_OAUTH_2_TOKEN_URL_HERE",
        "OAUTH_2_USERNAME": "YOUR_OAUTH_2_USERNAME_HERE",
        "OAUTH_2_PASSWORD": "YOUR_OAUTH_2_PASSWORD_HERE",
        "OAUTH_2_REFRESH_TOKEN": "YOUR_OAUTH_2_REFRESH_TOKEN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Colab MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sebastiangilpinzon-colab-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "sebastiangilpinzon-colab-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Openapi To MCP is categorized under Code Execution and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Colab MCP belongs to Code Execution using local stdio subprocess. Select Openapi To MCP when you need capabilities focused on code execution and Colab MCP when you require tools for code execution.

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