What is the key difference between Scouter MCP and Shanghai Library Open Data Mcp?

Scouter MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Shanghai Library Open Data Mcp belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Scouter MCP or Shanghai Library Open Data 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 Scouter MCP and Shanghai Library Open Data Mcp free or paid?

Scouter MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Shanghai Library Open Data Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Scouter MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Shanghai Library Open Data Mcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Scouter MCP and Shanghai Library Open Data 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.

How do I install Scouter MCP or Shanghai Library Open Data Mcp 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 Scouter MCP and Shanghai Library Open Data Mcp free to use, or do they require API keys?

Scouter MCP is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Shanghai Library Open Data Mcp 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 Scouter MCP and Shanghai Library Open Data Mcp at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both scouter-mcp and shanghai-library-open-data-mcp 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, Scouter MCP has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Shanghai Library Open Data Mcp holds a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 3 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Scouter MCP vs Shanghai Library Open Data Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Scouter MCP and Shanghai Library Open Data 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

Scouter MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Shanghai Library Open Data Mcp

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Scouter MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Shanghai Library Open Data 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 Scouter 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 Scouter MCP Details

Choose Shanghai Library Open Data 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 Shanghai Library Open Data Mcp Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Scouter MCP Developer Tools	S Shanghai Library Open Data Mcp Developer Tools
Summary	Query Scouter APM (objects, counters, XLog transactions) over stdio via a Scouter collector.	上海图书馆开放数据检索 MCP：纪年/家谱/建筑/红色事件/97 个 webapi + 搜韵诗词，支持 stdio 与 HTTP。
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Scouter MCP Tools (0)

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

Shanghai Library Open Data 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).

Scouter MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Shanghai Library Open Data Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shanghai-library-open-data-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "shanghai-library-open-data-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Scouter MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Shanghai Library Open Data Mcp belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Scouter MCP when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Shanghai Library Open Data Mcp when you require tools for developer tools.

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