What is the key difference between Scryfall and Postgres?

Scryfall belongs to the Databases category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Postgres belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Scryfall or Postgres 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 Scryfall and Postgres free or paid?

Scryfall operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Postgres operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Scryfall lists 4 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Postgres lists 5 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Scryfall and Postgres 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Scryfall vs Postgres

In-depth architectural comparison of the Scryfall and Postgres 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

Scryfall

Databases · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Postgres

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Scryfall when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: search_cards, get_card, random_card.

Explore Scryfall Details

Choose Postgres when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: query, schema, table_info.

Explore Postgres Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Scryfall Databases	P Postgres Databases
Summary
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Scryfall Tools (4)

search_cards

Search Magic: The Gathering (MTG) cards using Scryfall's powerful query syntax (e.g. "c:red type:dragon", "set:neo rarity:mythic", "o:flying cmc<=3"). Returns matching MTG cards with names, types, oracle text, sets, rarities, and prices.

get_card

Look up a single Magic: The Gathering (MTG) card by name (fuzzy matching). Returns full card details including mana cost, oracle text, colors, prices, legalities, and image.

random_card

Get a random Magic: The Gathering (MTG) card, optionally filtered by a Scryfall query (e.g. "is:commander", "c:blue").

list_sets

List all Magic: The Gathering (MTG) sets/expansions with codes, names, types, release dates, and card counts.

Postgres Tools (5)

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).

Scryfall Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scryfall": {
      "url": "https://pipeworx.io"
    }
  }
}

Postgres Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "postgres": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-pg-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Scryfall is categorized under Databases and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Postgres belongs to Databases using local stdio subprocess. Select Scryfall when you need capabilities focused on databases and Postgres when you require tools for databases.

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