What is the key difference between Swell MCP and Vitrine3d MCP?

Swell MCP belongs to the E-Commerce category with local stdio execution, while Vitrine3d MCP belongs to the E-Commerce category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Swell MCP or Vitrine3d 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 Swell MCP and Vitrine3d MCP free or paid?

Swell MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Vitrine3d MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Swell MCP lists 10 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars. Vitrine3d MCP lists 17 tools with 3 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Swell MCP and Vitrine3d 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

Swell MCP vs Vitrine3d MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Swell MCP and Vitrine3d 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

Swell MCP

E-Commerce · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Vitrine3d MCP

E-Commerce · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Swell MCP if you need specialized E-Commerce tools running via a local process. Choose Vitrine3d MCP if your workspace requires E-Commerce integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Swell MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the E-Commerce domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: SWELL_STORE_ID, SWELL_SECRET_KEY, DEBUG, TRANSPORT_MODE, PORT.
Primary tools included: swell_list_products, swell_get_product, swell_search_products.

Explore Swell MCP Details

Choose Vitrine3d MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the E-Commerce domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: VITRINE_API_KEY, PORT.
Primary tools included: vitrine_list_models, vitrine_upload_model, vitrine_model_info.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Swell MCP E-Commerce	Vitrine3d MCP vitrine3d E-Commerce
Summary	Model Context Protocol server for Swell e-commerce platform integration with AI assistants	3D product viewer platform with a visual editor. Upload GLB models, style scenes with lighting, camera, and backgrounds, and embed on any website. npx @vitrine3d/mcp
Category & Scope	E-Commerce	E-Commerce

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Swell MCP Tools (10)

swell_list_products

List products with filtering and pagination

swell_get_product

Get detailed product information

swell_search_products

Search products with multiple criteria

swell_check_inventory

Check product inventory levels

swell_list_orders

List orders with filtering options

swell_get_order

Get detailed order information

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).

Swell MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "swell-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "swell-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SWELL_STORE_ID": "YOUR_SWELL_STORE_ID_HERE",
        "SWELL_SECRET_KEY": "YOUR_SWELL_SECRET_KEY_HERE",
        "DEBUG": "YOUR_DEBUG_HERE",
        "TRANSPORT_MODE": "YOUR_TRANSPORT_MODE_HERE",
        "PORT": "YOUR_PORT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Vitrine3d MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vitrine3d-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@vitrine3d/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "VITRINE_API_KEY": "YOUR_VITRINE_API_KEY_HERE",
        "PORT": "YOUR_PORT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Swell MCP is categorized under E-Commerce and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Vitrine3d MCP belongs to E-Commerce using local stdio subprocess. Select Swell MCP when you need capabilities focused on e-commerce and Vitrine3d MCP when you require tools for e-commerce.