Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
PokerInk Poker Tools vs Steam Trends API
In-depth architectural comparison of the PokerInk Poker Tools and Steam Trends 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.
At a Glance & Executive Verdict
PokerInk Poker Tools
Gaming · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Steam Trends API
Gaming · Local stdio
Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose PokerInk Poker Tools if you need specialized Gaming tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Steam Trends API if your workspace requires Gaming integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
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Choose PokerInk Poker Tools when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
- You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
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Choose Steam Trends API when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
PokerInk Poker Tools Tools (0)
No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.
Steam Trends API 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).
PokerInk Poker Tools Configuration
Steam Trends API Configuration