What is the key difference between Sugra API MCP and Alkemi MCP?

Sugra API MCP belongs to the Data Platforms category with local stdio execution, while Alkemi MCP belongs to the Data Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Sugra API MCP or Alkemi 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 MCP and Alkemi MCP free or paid?

Sugra API MCP operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required). Alkemi MCP operates under a Freemium model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Sugra API MCP lists 11 tools with 1 views and 2 GitHub stars. Alkemi MCP lists 6 tools with 3 views and 4 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Sugra API MCP and Alkemi 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Sugra API MCP vs Alkemi MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Sugra API MCP and Alkemi 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 MCP

Data Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Alkemi MCP

Data Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Sugra API MCP if you need specialized Data Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Alkemi MCP if your workspace requires Data 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 MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
Primary tools included: fetch_data, search_endpoints, describe_endpoint.

Explore Sugra API MCP Details

Choose Alkemi MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: BEARER_TOKEN.
Primary tools included: Natural-language querying, Snowflake connectivity through Alkemi, Google BigQuery connectivity through Alkemi.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Sugra API MCP Sugra-Systems Data Platforms	Alkemi MCP alkemiai Data Platforms
Summary	Connector between LLM agents and world data - 1,500+ endpoints aggregating 160+ primary sources across 36 data domains: markets, macroeconomics, company fundamentals, government, news, climate, maritime, and entity screening. Install via pip install sugra-api-mcp or hosted at app.sugra.ai/mcp.	MCP Server for natural language querying of Snowflake, Google BigQuery, and DataBricks Data Products through Alkemi.ai.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Sugra API MCP 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 MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Alkemi MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alkemiai-alkemi-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@alkemiai/alkemi-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BEARER_TOKEN": "YOUR_BEARER_TOKEN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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