What is the key difference between Openmm MCP and Lighter MCP?

Openmm MCP belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution, while Lighter MCP belongs to the Finance & Fintech category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Openmm MCP or Lighter 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 Openmm MCP and Lighter MCP free or paid?

Openmm MCP operates under a Freemium model (API Key required). Lighter MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Openmm MCP lists 6 tools with 3 views and 3 GitHub stars. Lighter MCP lists 4 tools with 4 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Openmm MCP and Lighter 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

Openmm MCP vs Lighter MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Openmm MCP and Lighter 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

Openmm MCP

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Lighter MCP

Finance & Fintech · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Openmm MCP if you need specialized Finance & Fintech tools running via a local process. Choose Lighter MCP if your workspace requires Finance & Fintech integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Openmm MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: OPENMM_SOCKET, MCP_TRANSPORT, PAYMENT_SERVER, X402_TESTNET, MEXC_API_KEY, MEXC_SECRET.
Primary tools included: Market data tools for tickers, trades, order books, and OHLCV, Exchange balance and open-order queries, Market and limit order management.

Explore Openmm MCP Details

Choose Lighter MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: LIGHTER_URL, LIGHTER_ACCOUNT_INDEX, LIGHTER_PRIVATE_KEY, LIGHTER_API_KEY_INDEX, LIGHTER_READ_ONLY, LIGHTER_MAX_QUOTE_USD, LIGHTER_MAX_SLIPPAGE, LIGHTER_ALLOWED_SYMBOLS.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Openmm MCP qbt-labs Finance & Fintech	Lighter MCP 0xDegenMo Finance & Fintech
Summary	AI-native crypto market making toolkit with 13 tools for DeFi analytics, CEX/DEX trading, and liquidity management	MCP server for Lighter — a zero-fee zk-rollup perpetual DEX. Trade 190 perpetuals (crypto + RWA: PAXG/XAU gold, XAG silver, WTI oil, equity tickers like TSLA/AMZN/ASML) from Claude Desktop, Cursor, Hermes, or any MCP client. Three credential tiers (PUBLIC market data → READ account → TRADE signing), native on-chain stop-loss / take-profit, server-side safety caps (max-quote-USD, slippage, symbol allowlist). pip install 0xdegenmo-lighter-mcp.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Openmm MCP Tools (6)

Market data tools for tickers, trades, order books, and OHLCV

Exchange balance and open-order queries

Market and limit order management

Cardano DEX price and pool discovery

Grid strategy controls

Encrypted local credential vault

Lighter MCP Tools (4)

get_status

current mode, safety policy, integrator config (no secrets)

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).

Openmm MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "qbt-labs-openmm-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "qbt-labs-openmm-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENMM_SOCKET": "YOUR_OPENMM_SOCKET_HERE",
        "MCP_TRANSPORT": "YOUR_MCP_TRANSPORT_HERE",
        "PAYMENT_SERVER": "YOUR_PAYMENT_SERVER_HERE",
        "X402_TESTNET": "YOUR_X402_TESTNET_HERE",
        "MEXC_API_KEY": "YOUR_MEXC_API_KEY_HERE",
        "MEXC_SECRET": "YOUR_MEXC_SECRET_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Lighter MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "0xdegenmo-lighter-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "0xdegenmo-lighter-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LIGHTER_URL": "YOUR_LIGHTER_URL_HERE",
        "LIGHTER_ACCOUNT_INDEX": "YOUR_LIGHTER_ACCOUNT_INDEX_HERE",
        "LIGHTER_PRIVATE_KEY": "YOUR_LIGHTER_PRIVATE_KEY_HERE",
        "LIGHTER_API_KEY_INDEX": "YOUR_LIGHTER_API_KEY_INDEX_HERE",
        "LIGHTER_READ_ONLY": "YOUR_LIGHTER_READ_ONLY_HERE",
        "LIGHTER_MAX_QUOTE_USD": "YOUR_LIGHTER_MAX_QUOTE_USD_HERE",
        "LIGHTER_MAX_SLIPPAGE": "YOUR_LIGHTER_MAX_SLIPPAGE_HERE",
        "LIGHTER_ALLOWED_SYMBOLS": "YOUR_LIGHTER_ALLOWED_SYMBOLS_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Openmm MCP is categorized under Finance & Fintech and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Lighter MCP belongs to Finance & Fintech using local stdio subprocess. Select Openmm MCP when you need capabilities focused on finance & fintech and Lighter MCP when you require tools for finance & fintech.

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