What is the key difference between Sugra API and Mcp?

Sugra API belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution, while Mcp belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Sugra API or Mcp 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 Sugra API and Mcp free or paid?

Sugra API operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mcp operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Sugra API lists 11 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars. Mcp lists 5 tools with 1 views and 9,579 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Sugra API and Mcp 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.

How do I install Sugra API or Mcp in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Sugra API and Mcp free to use, or do they require API keys?

Sugra API is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Mcp operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model with API Key required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Sugra API and Mcp at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both sugra-api and awslabs-mcp as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Sugra API has a Quality Score of 53 /100 ( Good ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 2 GitHub stars. Mcp holds a Quality Score of 49 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 9,579 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Sugra API vs Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Sugra API and 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

Sugra API

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Mcp

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Sugra API if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Mcp if your workspace requires Cloud Platforms integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Sugra API when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: fetch_data, search_endpoints, describe_endpoint.

Explore Sugra API Details

Choose Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms 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: AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID, AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY, AWS_REGION.
Primary tools included: Open source MCP servers specialized for AWS, Supports multiple AWS services and resources, Compatible with various MCP clients.

Explore Mcp Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Sugra API Cloud Platforms	Mcp awslabs Cloud Platforms
Summary	Gateway between LLM agents and world data through eight tools and a bundled endpoint catalog.	AWS MCP servers for seamless integration with AWS services and resources.
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms	Cloud Platforms
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Sugra API Tools (11)

fetch_data

One-step: find best endpoint for a natural-language query and call it. Combines search + call in one round trip.

search_endpoints

Search the bundled endpoint catalog. Runtime search does not fetch `/openapi.json`.

describe_endpoint

Inspect an endpoint by `operation_id`, including path, method, parameters, required inputs, `agent_hints`, and `request_body_schema` for JSON-body POST operations.

call_endpoint

Call a Sugra API operation by `operation_id`. Arbitrary path calls are no longer supported.

list_toolsets

List catalog groups with endpoint counts and descriptions.

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).

Sugra API Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sugra-api": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "sugra-api-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "awslabs-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "awslabs.aws-api-mcp-server@latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID": "YOUR_AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID_HERE",
        "AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY": "YOUR_AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY_HERE",
        "AWS_REGION": "YOUR_AWS_REGION_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Sugra API is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Mcp belongs to Cloud Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select Sugra API when you need capabilities focused on cloud platforms and Mcp when you require tools for cloud platforms.

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