What is the key difference between Setlist Fm and Setlist MCP?

Setlist Fm belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Setlist MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Setlist Fm or Setlist 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 Setlist Fm and Setlist MCP free or paid?

Setlist Fm operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Setlist MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Setlist Fm lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Setlist MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Setlist Fm and Setlist 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Setlist Fm vs Setlist MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Setlist Fm and Setlist 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

Setlist Fm

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Setlist MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Setlist Fm if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Setlist 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 Setlist Fm 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 Setlist Fm Details

Choose Setlist 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 Setlist MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Setlist Fm Developer Tools	S Setlist MCP Developer Tools
Summary	setlist.fm: concert setlists by artist/venue/date. Free key required.	setlist.fm concert data for Claude — setlists, artists, venues, tours, and cities
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Setlist Fm Tools (0)

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

Setlist 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).

Setlist Fm Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "setlist-fm": {
      "url": "https://api.setlist.fm/docs/1.0/"
    }
  }
}

Setlist MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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