What is the key difference between Scraper API and Normi?

Scraper API belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Normi belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Scraper API or Normi 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 Scraper API and Normi free or paid?

Scraper API operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Normi operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Scraper API lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Normi lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Scraper API and Normi 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 Scraper API or Normi 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 Scraper API and Normi free to use, or do they require API keys?

Scraper API is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Normi 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 Scraper API and Normi at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both scraper-api and normi 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, Scraper API has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Normi holds a Quality Score of 28 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Scraper API vs Normi

In-depth architectural comparison of the Scraper API and Normi 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

Scraper API

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Normi

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 28/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Scraper API if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Normi 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 Scraper API when:

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

Explore Scraper API Details

Choose Normi 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 Normi Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Scraper API Developer Tools	N Normi Developer Tools
Summary	One API for public web data across social, directories and real estate, as clean JSON.	French real estate data API (DVF) — 17M+ geocoded transactions since 2014.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Scraper API Tools (0)

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

Normi 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).

Scraper API Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scraper-api": {
      "url": "https://scraper-api.com"
    }
  }
}

Normi Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Scraper API is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Normi belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Scraper API when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Normi when you require tools for developer tools.

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