What is the key difference between StackSwap and Emilia Protocol?

StackSwap belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution, while Emilia Protocol belongs to the Security category with local stdio execution.

How do I install StackSwap or Emilia Protocol 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 StackSwap and Emilia Protocol free or paid?

StackSwap operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Emilia Protocol operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

StackSwap lists 17 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Emilia Protocol lists 3 tools with 4 views and 617 GitHub stars.

Can I use both StackSwap and Emilia Protocol 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

StackSwap vs Emilia Protocol

In-depth architectural comparison of the StackSwap and Emilia Protocol 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

StackSwap

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Emilia Protocol

Security · Local stdio

Quality: 71/100 (Great) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose StackSwap if you need specialized Security tools running via a local process. Choose Emilia Protocol if your workspace requires Security integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose StackSwap when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: search_tools, get_tool_details, get_vendor_fact_sheet.

Explore StackSwap Details

Choose Emilia Protocol when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: ep_guard_action, ep_check_signoff, ep_verify_receipt.

Explore Emilia Protocol Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	StackSwap Security	Emilia Protocol emiliaprotocol Security
Summary	B2B GTM stack intelligence: search ~400 tools, compare vendors, find overlaps, audit SaaS spend.	Human sign-off + trust receipts for AI agents: requires a named human's approval before an irreversible action (payment release, record change, deploy), then mints an offline-verifiable Ed25519 Trust Receipt. Also exposes trust profiles, receipt verification, disputes, and delegation. Apache-2.0; policy engine formally verified. Install: npx -y @emilia-protocol/mcp-server.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

StackSwap Tools (17)

search_tools

Fuzzy-search ~400 GTM tools by name. Returns each match with monthly cost and a StackSwap partner sign-up link when applicable.

get_tool_details

Full StackSwap profile for a single tool: cost (catalog + per-seat with confidence), AI-readiness score, category, common overlaps, swap-registry status.

get_vendor_fact_sheet

Full vendor fact sheet (GTM Decision Schema v1.0.0): pricing tiers with gotchas, integration depth scores, AI capabilities + customer-data-for-training disclosure.

find_overlaps

Given a stack, return the redundant pairs StackSwap has hand-verified (104-pair overlap registry) with consolidation savings.

suggest_swaps

Per-tool AI-native replacement recommendations (Outreach → Smartlead, ZoomInfo → Apollo) with annual savings and reasoning.

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).

StackSwap Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Emilia Protocol Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "emiliaprotocol-emilia-protocol": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@emilia-protocol/mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

StackSwap is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Emilia Protocol belongs to Security using local stdio subprocess. Select StackSwap when you need capabilities focused on security and Emilia Protocol when you require tools for security.