Supplementscanner vs Target
A side-by-side look at the Supplementscanner and Target MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Supplementscanner for e-commerce work as a local process; choose Target for e-commerce as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Supplementscanner when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the E-Commerce domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You have the keys it needs:
SUPPLEMENTSCANNER_MARKET. - You want tools like
find_cheapest, list_categories, search_products.
Choose Target when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the E-Commerce domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
status, login, logout.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-Commerce | E-Commerce |
| Quality signal | 53/100 · Good | 57/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | Not declared |
| Pricing | Free | Not declared |
| Required env vars | SUPPLEMENTSCANNER_MARKET | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 1 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 4 | 12 |
| Full listing | View Supplementscanner | View Target |
Tools & capabilities
Supplementscanner tools 4
find_cheapestProducts in a category and all its subcategories, ordered by lowest price per unit. Start here.list_categoriesThe category tree, each category with a live product count, store count and lowest unit price. Use it to find a `category_slug`.search_productsTypo-tolerant search across the whole catalogue by product name or brand.get_productOne product in full: price, unit price, size, bulk discount tiers, buy link and recent price history.
Target tools 12
statusCheck Target authentication status and session infologinAuthenticate with Target account using email and password via browser automationlogoutClear Target session and stored cookiessearch_productsSearch Target products by query with optional filtersget_productGet detailed product information including price, description, and availabilitycheck_store_availabilityCheck if a product is available for in-store pickup at nearby Target storesadd_to_cartAdd a product to the Target cart for pickup or deliveryview_cartView current Target cart contents and totalsclear_cartRemove all items from the Target cartcheckoutPreview or place a Target order. Use confirm=false to preview first.get_ordersGet Target order historytrack_orderTrack a Target order status
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Supplementscanner
{
"mcpServers": {
"supplementscanner": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"supplementscanner-mcp"
],
"env": {
"SUPPLEMENTSCANNER_MARKET": "YOUR_SUPPLEMENTSCANNER_MARKET_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Target
{
"mcpServers": {
"target": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@striderlabs/mcp-target"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Supplementscanner is categorized under E-Commerce and uses a local stdio subprocess. Target belongs to E-Commerce and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Supplementscanner for e-commerce work and Target for e-commerce.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Supplementscanner is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. Target has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add supplementscanner and target as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Supplementscanner has a quality signal of 53/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Target has 57/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars.