Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Solar MCP vs Wspr MCP
In-depth architectural comparison of the Solar MCP and Wspr 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
Solar MCP
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Wspr MCP
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Solar MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Wspr 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?
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Choose Solar 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).
- Primary tools included: solar_conditions, solar_forecast, solar_alerts.
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Choose Wspr 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).
- Primary tools included: wspr_spots, wspr_band_activity, wspr_top_beacons.
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Solar MCP Tools (7)
solar_conditions
Current SFI, Kp, and NOAA R/S/G space weather scales
solar_forecast
27-day SFI and Kp forecast from NOAA
solar_alerts
Active space weather alerts and warnings
solar_wind
Real-time DSCOVR L1 solar wind (Bz, speed, density)
solar_xray
GOES X-ray flux and solar flare classification
solar_band_outlook
HF band-by-band propagation assessment (160m-6m)
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).
Solar MCP Configuration
Wspr MCP Configuration