Markitup MCP Server vs SearchAtlas

In-depth architectural comparison of the Markitup MCP Server and SearchAtlas 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.

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 SearchAtlas when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Marketing domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
• You have access to required keys: SEARCHATLAS_TOKEN, SEARCHATLAS_API_KEY, SEARCHATLAS_API_URL.
• Primary tools included: Hosted SearchAtlas v2 MCP connection, stdio bridge for MCP clients, Dynamic tool discovery.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Markitup MCP Server smythmyke Marketing	SearchAtlas 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.	SEO, content generation, PPC, keyword research, site auditing, authority building, and LLM
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "searchatlas": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "searchatlas-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SEARCHATLAS_TOKEN": "YOUR_SEARCHATLAS_TOKEN_HERE",
        "SEARCHATLAS_API_KEY": "YOUR_SEARCHATLAS_API_KEY_HERE",
        "SEARCHATLAS_API_URL": "YOUR_SEARCHATLAS_API_URL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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