What is the key difference between Tariff.watch and Mcp?

Tariff.watch belongs to the Legal category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Mcp belongs to the Legal category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Tariff.watch or 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 Tariff.watch and Mcp free or paid?

Tariff.watch operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Tariff.watch lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Mcp lists 15 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Tariff.watch and 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.

How do I install Tariff.watch or Mcp 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 Tariff.watch and Mcp free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both tariff-watch and mcp-52 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, Tariff.watch has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Mcp holds a Quality Score of 57 /100 ( Good ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Tariff.watch vs Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Tariff.watch and 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

Tariff.watch

Legal · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Mcp

Legal · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Tariff.watch if you need specialized Legal tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Mcp if your workspace requires Legal integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Tariff.watch when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Legal domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Tariff.watch Details

Choose Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Legal domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: generate_policy, generate_baa, regenerate_policy.

Explore Mcp Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	T Tariff.watch Legal	M Mcp Legal
Summary	Source-linked US tariff and trade-action changes: legal status, effective dates, dated archive.	Generate, audit, and maintain legal policies that match what your code actually does.
Category & Scope	Legal	Legal
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Tariff.watch Tools (0)

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

Mcp Tools (15)

generate_policy

Generate a policy and return its Markdown content + hosted URL. Consumes one policy from your quota.

generate_baa

Generate a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement between a covered entity and a vendor handling PHI. Built from the clauses required by 45 CFR 164.504(e) and validated clause by clause. Pro plan; never publicly hosted. Consumes one policy from your quota.

regenerate_policy

Re-run the AI engine with changed business context — same ID and hosted URL, previous content saved as a version.

update_policy

Hand-edit a policy in place — same ID and hosted URL, so published links keep working.

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).

Tariff.watch Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tariff-watch": {
      "url": "https://tariff.watch"
    }
  }
}

Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-52": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@policyforge/mcp@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Tariff.watch is categorized under Legal and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Mcp belongs to Legal using local stdio subprocess. Select Tariff.watch when you need capabilities focused on legal and Mcp when you require tools for legal.

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