Streamline MCP Server vs Directory

In-depth architectural comparison of the Streamline MCP Server and Directory 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?

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Choose Streamline MCP Server 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).

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Choose Directory when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
• You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Streamline MCP Server Developer Tools	Directory Developer Tools
Summary	The Streamline MCP Server allow users to search, and download assets in PNG or SVG formats.	Discover and query every business on ANOTS — search, ask, or find-and-ask over MCP.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
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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": {
    "streamline-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "streamline-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "directory": {
      "url": "http://localhost:6333/health"
    }
  }
}

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