Rubin Exchange vs Clocknext MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Rubin Exchange and Clocknext 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Rubin Exchange when:

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

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Choose Clocknext MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: clocknext_whoami, clocknext_list_models, clocknext_add_model.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Rubin Exchange Finance & Fintech	Clocknext MCP Finance & Fintech
Summary	Rubin: self-custody DEX for crypto perpetuals & spot - trade, read positions, orders, balances.	Meter usage and manage usage-based billing from AI tools via the ClockNext API.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech	Finance & Fintech

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rubin-exchange-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "rubin-exchange-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-191": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skills"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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