What is the key difference between Swapi Mcp and Harness?

Swapi Mcp belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Harness belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Swapi Mcp or Harness 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 Swapi Mcp and Harness free or paid?

Swapi Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Harness operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Swapi Mcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Harness lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Swapi Mcp and Harness 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 Swapi Mcp or Harness 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 Swapi Mcp and Harness free to use, or do they require API keys?

Swapi Mcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Harness 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 Swapi Mcp and Harness at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both swapi-mcp and harness 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, Swapi Mcp has a Quality Score of 23 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Harness holds a Quality Score of 24 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Swapi Mcp vs Harness

In-depth architectural comparison of the Swapi Mcp and Harness 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

Swapi Mcp

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 23/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Harness

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 24/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Swapi Mcp if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Harness 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 Swapi 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 Swapi Mcp Details

Choose Harness 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 Harness Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Swapi Mcp Developer Tools	H Harness Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server for SWAPI API	MCP server for Harness API integration
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Swapi Mcp Tools (0)

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

Harness 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).

Swapi Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Harness Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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