What is the key difference between SEC Event Intelligence and Apitier MCP Server?

SEC Event Intelligence belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Apitier MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install SEC Event Intelligence or Apitier MCP Server 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 SEC Event Intelligence and Apitier MCP Server free or paid?

SEC Event Intelligence operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Apitier MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

SEC Event Intelligence lists 11 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Apitier MCP Server lists 14 tools with 2 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both SEC Event Intelligence and Apitier MCP Server 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

SEC Event Intelligence vs Apitier MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the SEC Event Intelligence and Apitier MCP Server 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

SEC Event Intelligence

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Apitier MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose SEC Event Intelligence if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Apitier MCP Server 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 SEC Event Intelligence 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).
Primary tools included: sec_demo_latest_filings, sec_subscription_info, sec_latest_filings.

Explore SEC Event Intelligence Details

Choose Apitier MCP Server 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).
Primary tools included: kyc_onboard_uk, verify_uk_address, lookup_uprn.

Explore Apitier MCP Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S SEC Event Intelligence Developer Tools	Apitier MCP Server Developer Tools
Summary	SEC EDGAR filing metadata, watchlists, company lookup, insider filings, and filing summaries.	APITier utility APIs as MCP tools: validation, UK/India address lookup, barcode/QR, data conversion.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

SEC Event Intelligence Tools (11)

sec_demo_latest_filings

Preview the SEC filing response shape without an API key. Returns a small public sample only, then call sec_subscription_info for RapidAPI checkout, pricing, MCP config, and API-key setup links. Example no-key tools/call: name sec_demo_latest_filings with arguments {"limit": 2}. Authentication: no API key required for this public MCP setup tool.

sec_subscription_info

Return public pricing, checkout, documentation, and access links for SEC Event Intelligence without an API key. Use this after sec_demo_latest_filings to choose the free Basic tier or the $19/month Pro starter plan for production watchlist polling. Example no-key tools/call: name sec_subscription_info with arguments {}. Authentication: no API key required for this public MCP setup tool.

sec_latest_filings

Fetch a newest-first snapshot of public SEC filings. Use for initial dashboards or latest-form lookups when no polling cursor is needed; use sec_filing_changes for incremental polling. Authentication: requires a Data APIs key sent as x-api-key or Authorization: Bearer.

sec_filing_changes

Fetch filings observed on or after a since date for polling jobs that persist a cursor. Supports ticker/CIK, form, and event-type filters; use sec_latest_filings for a simple newest-first snapshot. Authentication: requires a Data APIs key sent as x-api-key or Authorization: Bearer.

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).

SEC Event Intelligence Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sec-event-intelligence": {
      "url": "https://api.data-apis.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Apitier MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-89": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@apitier/mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

SEC Event Intelligence is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Apitier MCP Server belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select SEC Event Intelligence when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Apitier MCP Server when you require tools for developer tools.

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