PixInsight Connector vs MCP For API

In-depth architectural comparison of the PixInsight Connector and MCP For API 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?

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Choose PixInsight Connector 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 MCP For API when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: OAuth 2.0 (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: Hosted Appwrite Cloud endpoint, Browser-based OAuth and scope consent, Database, user, function, team, and storage tools.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	P PixInsight Connector Developer Tools	MCP For API Developer Tools
Summary	Operate PixInsight from any MCP agent. Community project, not affiliated with Pleiades Astrophoto	MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for Appwrite
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
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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": {
    "pixinsight-connector": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "pixinsight-connector"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-for-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-for-api"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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