What is the main functional difference between Surface and Agentql MCP?

Surface is categorized under Search & Data Extraction and uses a local stdio subprocess. Agentql MCP belongs to Search & Data Extraction and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Surface for search & data extraction work and Agentql MCP for search & data extraction.

How do I install Surface or Agentql MCP in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

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.

Are Surface and Agentql MCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

Surface is listed as freemium — a free tier with paid plans. Auth: api key required. Agentql MCP is bring-your-own-key: usage is billed by the API provider you supply a key for. Auth: api key required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Can I run both Surface and Agentql MCP at the same time in my AI client?

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add surface and tinyfish-io-agentql-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Surface has a quality signal of 74/100 (Great) with 1 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Agentql MCP has 60/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 181 GitHub stars.

Surface vs Agentql MCP

A side-by-side look at the Surface and Agentql MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

SurfaceSearch & Data Extraction · Local subprocess (stdio)Remote MCP (streamable HTTP at https://nova-otter-delta-cloud.grok.me/mcp). Tool preflight_url unwraps short or unknown links (t.co, bit.ly, lnkd.in) before an agent fetches them and returns next: fetch or skip. No page body returned. Usage-priced: Preflight $0.25/1k, Inspect $0.20/1k.74GreatAuth: api key required

Agentql MCPSearch & Data Extraction · Local subprocess (stdio)MCP server that provides AgentQL's data extraction capabilities.60GoodAuth: api key required

Verdict: choose Surface for search & data extraction work as a local process; choose Agentql MCP for search & data extraction as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Spec	S Surface	Agentql MCP
Category	Search & Data Extraction	Search & Data Extraction
Quality signal	74/100 · Great	60/100 · Good
Install command	Confirmed	Confirmed
Transport	Local subprocess (stdio)	Local subprocess (stdio)
Auth	API key required	API key required
Pricing	Freemium	BYOK (pay the provider)
Required env vars	`SURFACE_API_KEYSURFACE_BASE_URL`	`AGENTQL_API_KEY`
Verified owner	Verified	Community listing
GitHub stars	0	181
Directory activity	1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes	3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools	Not listed	1
Full listing	View Surface	View Agentql MCP

Surface vs Agentql MCP

Which MCP server should you choose?

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Feature & specification comparison

Tools & capabilities

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Ready-to-paste client configs

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Frequently asked questions

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