What is the key difference between Retro and Google Trends API?

Retro belongs to the Monitoring category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Google Trends API belongs to the Monitoring category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Retro or Google Trends API 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 Retro and Google Trends API free or paid?

Retro operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Google Trends API operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Retro lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Google Trends API lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Retro and Google Trends API 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.

How do I install Retro or Google Trends API in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Retro and Google Trends API free to use, or do they require API keys?

Retro is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Google Trends API operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Retro and Google Trends API at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both retro and google-trends-api as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Retro has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Google Trends API holds a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Retro vs Google Trends API

In-depth architectural comparison of the Retro and Google 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

Retro

Monitoring · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Google Trends API

Monitoring · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Retro if you need specialized Monitoring tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Google Trends API if your workspace requires Monitoring integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Retro when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Monitoring domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Retro Details

Choose Google Trends API when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Monitoring domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Google Trends API Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	R Retro Monitoring	Google Trends API Monitoring
Summary	Access QRetro team retrospectives over MCP: boards, summaries, action items, signals, metrics.	Google Trends search interest over time with growth metrics. Free key at trendsapi.ai
Category & Scope	Monitoring	Monitoring
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Retro Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Google 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).

Retro Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "retro": {
      "url": "https://qretro.com"
    }
  }
}

Google Trends API Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-trends-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://api.trendsapi.ai/mcp",
        "--header",
        "Authorization:${AUTH_HEADER}"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Retro is categorized under Monitoring and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Google Trends API belongs to Monitoring using local stdio subprocess. Select Retro when you need capabilities focused on monitoring and Google Trends API when you require tools for monitoring.

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