Stape MCP Server vs Token Meter

In-depth architectural comparison of the Stape MCP Server and Token Meter 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 Stape MCP Server when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Marketing domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: Supports Stape API access via MCP protocol, Configurable authorization using API keys, EU region endpoint support with custom headers.

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Choose Token Meter when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Marketing domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Freemium).
• Primary tools included: usage_summary, recent_sessions, session_tools.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Stape MCP Server stape-io Marketing	Token Meter whdrnr2583-cmd Marketing
Summary	This project implements an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for the Stape platform. It allows interaction with the Stape API using AI assistants like Claude or AI-powered IDEs like Cursor.	Local-first dashboard + MCP server for Claude Code and Codex token usage. Cost, per-MCP/per-tool breakdown, hourly distribution, and session drill-down — your data never leaves your machine.
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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": {
    "stape-io-stape-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.stape.ai/mcp",
        "--header",
        "Authorization: ${your_stape_api_key}"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "whdrnr2583-cmd-token-meter": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@whdrnr2583/token-meter"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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