What is the key difference between Mearef MCP and Usaref MCP?

Mearef MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Usaref MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mearef MCP or Usaref 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 Mearef MCP and Usaref MCP free or paid?

Mearef MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Usaref MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mearef MCP lists 0 tools with 2 views and 0 GitHub stars. Usaref MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mearef MCP and Usaref 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

Mearef MCP vs Usaref MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mearef MCP and Usaref 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

Mearef MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Usaref MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mearef MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Usaref MCP if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Mearef MCP 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).

Explore Mearef MCP Details

Choose Usaref MCP 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).

Explore Usaref MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mearef MCP Developer Tools	U Usaref MCP Developer Tools
Summary	Middle Eastern reference data: policy rates, VAT, wages, CPI, tax, holidays - 9 countries.	North American reference data: policy rates, VAT/GST, wages, CPI, tax, holidays - 2 countries.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mearef MCP Tools (0)

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Usaref MCP 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).

Mearef MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reference-data-6": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "reference-data-6"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Usaref MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reference-data-7": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "reference-data-7"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Mearef MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Usaref MCP belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Mearef MCP when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Usaref MCP when you require tools for developer tools.

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