Scrupp vs Sylex Search
A side-by-side look at the Scrupp and Sylex Search MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Scrupp for search & data extraction work as a local process; choose Sylex Search for search & data extraction as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Scrupp when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Search & Data Extraction domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
SCRUPP_API_KEY, SCRUPP_WAIT_SECONDS, PORT, MCP_PUBLIC_URL, SCRUPP_AUTH_SERVER_URL, SCRUPP_API_URL.
Choose Sylex Search when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Search & Data Extraction domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You have the keys it needs:
AC_SUPABASE_URL, AC_SUPABASE_KEY, TRANSPORT, PORT. - You want tools like
search.discover, search.details, search.compare.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Search & Data Extraction | Search & Data Extraction |
| Quality signal | 39/100 · Fair | 59/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | No auth required |
| Pricing | BYOK (pay the provider) | Free |
| Required env vars | SCRUPP_API_KEY |
Tools & capabilities
Scrupp tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Sylex Search tools 10
search.discoverSearch the index by natural language query. Returns ranked results with fit scores.search.detailsGet full product data by ID — pricing, features, integrations, reviews.search.compareSide-by-side comparison of 2-5 products.search.categoriesBrowse all categories and subcategories with counts.search.alternativesFind similar products scored by relevance.search.feedbackReport issues or suggest improvements.manage.registerAdd a new product or business to the index. Returns an owner token.manage.claimVerify ownership of an existing listing via URL proof.manage.updateUpdate listing details (description, pricing, category, etc.).manage.list_mcpAdd MCP connection config so other agents can discover and connect.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Scrupp
{
"mcpServers": {
"scrupp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"scrupp-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"SCRUPP_API_KEY": "YOUR_SCRUPP_API_KEY_HERE",
"SCRUPP_WAIT_SECONDS": "YOUR_SCRUPP_WAIT_SECONDS_HERE",
"PORT": "YOUR_PORT_HERE",
"MCP_PUBLIC_URL": "YOUR_MCP_PUBLIC_URL_HERE",
"SCRUPP_AUTH_SERVER_URL": "YOUR_SCRUPP_AUTH_SERVER_URL_HERE",
"SCRUPP_API_URL": "YOUR_SCRUPP_API_URL_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Sylex Search
{
"mcpServers": {
"mastadoonprime-sylex-search": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"sylex-search"
],
"env": {
"AC_SUPABASE_URL": "YOUR_AC_SUPABASE_URL_HERE",
"AC_SUPABASE_KEY": "YOUR_AC_SUPABASE_KEY_HERE",
"TRANSPORT": "YOUR_TRANSPORT_HERE",
"PORT": "YOUR_PORT_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Scrupp is categorized under Search & Data Extraction and uses a local stdio subprocess. Sylex Search belongs to Search & Data Extraction and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Scrupp for search & data extraction work and Sylex Search for search & data extraction.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Scrupp is bring-your-own-key: usage is billed by the API provider you supply a key for. Auth: api key required. Sylex Search is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add scrupp and mastadoonprime-sylex-search as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Scrupp has a quality signal of 39/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Sylex Search has 59/100 (Good) with 6 views, 0 installs and 4 GitHub stars.
