What is the key difference between Recreation Gov and Agentic Swmm Workflow?

Recreation Gov belongs to the Environment & Nature category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Agentic Swmm Workflow belongs to the Environment & Nature category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Recreation Gov or Agentic Swmm Workflow 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 Recreation Gov and Agentic Swmm Workflow free or paid?

Recreation Gov operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Agentic Swmm Workflow operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Recreation Gov lists 4 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Agentic Swmm Workflow lists 6 tools with 3 views and 29 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Recreation Gov and Agentic Swmm Workflow 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

Recreation Gov vs Agentic Swmm Workflow

In-depth architectural comparison of the Recreation Gov and Agentic Swmm Workflow 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

Recreation Gov

Environment & Nature · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Agentic Swmm Workflow

Environment & Nature · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Recreation Gov if you need specialized Environment & Nature tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Agentic Swmm Workflow if your workspace requires Environment & Nature integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Recreation Gov when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Environment & Nature domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: search_facilities, get_facility, search_recareas.

Explore Recreation Gov Details

Choose Agentic Swmm Workflow when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Environment & Nature domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Eleven MCP servers for modular SWMM workflows, Deterministic simulation execution with manifests, QA checks, continuity checks, and provenance records.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Recreation Gov Environment & Nature	Agentic Swmm Workflow Zhonghao1995 Environment & Nature
Summary	Recreation.gov MCP — wraps the Recreation Information Database (RIDB) API v1	Eleven MCP servers exposing a reproducible EPA SWMM stormwater-modelling workflow: model building, simulation runs with manifests and continuity checks, calibration, GIS/QGIS integration, design storms and climate scenarios, uncertainty analysis, plotting, and modelling memory. Config generators included for Codex, Claude Code, OpenClaw, and Hermes.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Recreation Gov Tools (4)

search_facilities

Search US federal recreation facilities — campgrounds, day-use areas, visitor centers, trailheads — on Recreation.gov. Filter by name/keyword, state, activity (e.g. "camping", "hiking"), or geographic radius. Returns facility IDs, names, types, phone/email, and coordinates. Example: search_faciliti…

get_facility

Get full details for a single Recreation.gov facility (e.g. a campground) by its FacilityID. Returns description, directions, ADA access, phone/email, keywords, and coordinates. Example: get_facility({ facility_id: "232447" })

search_recareas

Search US federal recreation areas — the parent regions (national parks, national forests, BLM/USACE lands) that contain campgrounds and facilities — on Recreation.gov. Filter by name/keyword or state. Returns RecArea IDs, names, descriptions, phone, and coordinates. Example: search_recareas({ quer…

list_campsites

List the individual campsites within a Recreation.gov facility (campground) by FacilityID. Returns campsite IDs, names, type (e.g. "TENT ONLY", "RV"), loop, reservability, and type of use. Example: list_campsites({ facility_id: "232447" })

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).

Recreation Gov Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "recreation-gov": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/recreation_gov/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Agentic Swmm Workflow Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zhonghao1995-agentic-swmm-workflow": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "aiswmm"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Recreation Gov is categorized under Environment & Nature and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Agentic Swmm Workflow belongs to Environment & Nature using local stdio subprocess. Select Recreation Gov when you need capabilities focused on environment & nature and Agentic Swmm Workflow when you require tools for environment & nature.

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