What is the key difference between Icons MCP and Iconserve?

Icons MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Iconserve belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Icons MCP or Iconserve 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 Icons MCP and Iconserve free or paid?

Icons MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Iconserve operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Icons MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Iconserve lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Icons MCP and Iconserve 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 Icons MCP or Iconserve 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 Icons MCP and Iconserve free to use, or do they require API keys?

Icons MCP is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Iconserve operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth 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 Icons MCP and Iconserve at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both svg-icons-mcp and iconserve 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, Icons MCP has a Quality Score of 28 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Iconserve holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Icons MCP vs Iconserve

In-depth architectural comparison of the Icons MCP and Iconserve 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

Icons MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 28/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Iconserve

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Icons MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Iconserve if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Icons MCP 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).

Explore Icons MCP Details

Choose Iconserve 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).

Explore Iconserve Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Icons MCP Svg Developer Tools	I Iconserve Developer Tools
Summary	320K+ open-source SVG icons: 12 tools, anonymous metadata search; SVG, exports, collections via Pro.	Search 10,000+ open-source icons (Lucide, Heroicons, Tabler, Simple Icons) as SVG or PNG.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Icons MCP Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Iconserve Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Icons MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "svg-icons-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "svg-icons-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Iconserve Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "iconserve": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "iconserve"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Icons MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Iconserve belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Icons MCP when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Iconserve when you require tools for developer tools.

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