What is the key difference between Markitup MCP Server and Meta Ads MCP?

Markitup MCP Server belongs to the Marketing category with local stdio execution, while Meta Ads MCP belongs to the Marketing category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Markitup MCP Server or Meta Ads 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 Markitup MCP Server and Meta Ads MCP free or paid?

Markitup MCP Server operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required). Meta Ads MCP operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Markitup MCP Server lists 5 tools with 4 views and 2 GitHub stars. Meta Ads MCP lists 80 tools with 1 views and 78 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Markitup MCP Server and Meta Ads 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

Markitup MCP Server vs Meta Ads MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Markitup MCP Server and Meta Ads 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

Markitup MCP Server

Marketing · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Meta Ads MCP

Marketing · Local stdio

Quality: 65/100 (Great) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Markitup MCP Server if you need specialized Marketing tools running via a local process. Choose Meta Ads MCP if your workspace requires Marketing integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Markitup MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Marketing domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: MARKITUP_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: markitup_credit_balance, markitup_generate, markitup_regen.

Explore Markitup MCP Server Details

Choose Meta Ads MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Marketing domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: META_ADS_ACCESS_TOKEN, META_AD_ACCOUNT_ID, META_APP_ID, META_APP_SECRET, META_BUSINESS_ID, META_PIXEL_ID.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Markitup MCP Server smythmyke Marketing	Meta Ads MCP mikusnuz Marketing
Summary	AI image annotation and marketing-visual generator powered by MarkItUp. Five tools: generate polished marketing visuals from a screenshot (Claude writes copy → Gemini renders across 50+ templates including glassmorphic, bold marketing, documentation, and app store), regen, AI outpaint, and HD background removal. Install: npx -y markitup-mcp-server.	MCP server for Meta Marketing API v25.0 — 123 tools for Facebook & Instagram ad campaigns, audiences, creatives, insights, catalogs, and automated rules.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Markitup MCP Server Tools (5)

markitup_credit_balance

Returns the current credit balance and subscription status.

markitup_generate

Generates 3 polished marketing-visual variations from a screenshot. Costs 1 credit.

markitup_regen

Regenerate one variation from a previous `markitup_generate` call. Costs 1 credit by default (`charge_credit: false` to skip).

markitup_extend

AI outpaint — extend an image to a larger canvas / different aspect ratio. Costs 1 credit.

markitup_remove_background

Remove the background from an image via Photoroom's HD model. Returns a transparent PNG. Costs 1 credit (free for active Pro/Power subscribers).

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).

Markitup MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "smythmyke-markitup-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "markitup-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MARKITUP_API_KEY": "YOUR_MARKITUP_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Meta Ads MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mikusnuz-meta-ads-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mikusnuz/meta-ads-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "META_ADS_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR_META_ADS_ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE",
        "META_AD_ACCOUNT_ID": "YOUR_META_AD_ACCOUNT_ID_HERE",
        "META_APP_ID": "YOUR_META_APP_ID_HERE",
        "META_APP_SECRET": "YOUR_META_APP_SECRET_HERE",
        "META_BUSINESS_ID": "YOUR_META_BUSINESS_ID_HERE",
        "META_PIXEL_ID": "YOUR_META_PIXEL_ID_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Markitup MCP Server is categorized under Marketing and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Meta Ads MCP belongs to Marketing using local stdio subprocess. Select Markitup MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on marketing and Meta Ads MCP when you require tools for marketing.

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