What is the key difference between TensorFeed x402 Base Reader and MCP Ts Core?

TensorFeed x402 Base Reader belongs to the Monitoring category with local stdio execution, while MCP Ts Core belongs to the Monitoring category with local stdio execution.

How do I install TensorFeed x402 Base Reader or MCP Ts Core 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 TensorFeed x402 Base Reader and MCP Ts Core free or paid?

TensorFeed x402 Base Reader operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP Ts Core operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

TensorFeed x402 Base Reader lists 15 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars. MCP Ts Core lists 0 tools with 0 views and 151 GitHub stars.

Can I use both TensorFeed x402 Base Reader and MCP Ts Core 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

TensorFeed x402 Base Reader vs MCP Ts Core

In-depth architectural comparison of the TensorFeed x402 Base Reader and MCP Ts Core 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

TensorFeed x402 Base Reader

Monitoring · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

MCP Ts Core

Monitoring · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose TensorFeed x402 Base Reader if you need specialized Monitoring tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Ts Core if your workspace requires Monitoring integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose TensorFeed x402 Base Reader when:

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

Explore TensorFeed x402 Base Reader Details

Choose MCP Ts Core when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Monitoring domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore MCP Ts Core Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	TensorFeed x402 Base Reader Monitoring	MCP Ts Core Monitoring
Summary	Read-only Base mainnet reader. Verifies x402 payment settlements + AFTA federation status.	TypeScript framework for building MCP servers with declarative definitions and observability.
Category & Scope	Monitoring	Monitoring

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

TensorFeed x402 Base Reader Tools (15)

balance

Native ETH balance for an address

usdc_balance

USDC (Circle native bridged) balance for an address

block_number

Latest Base block number

get_tx_receipt

Full tx receipt with status, gas, and logs summary

call

Read-only contract call (eth_call, never broadcasts)

recent_transfers

USDC Transfer events involving an address over N blocks

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).

TensorFeed x402 Base Reader Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tensorfeed-x402-base-reader": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@tensorfeed/x402-base-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Ts Core Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-ts-core": {
      "command": "bunx",
      "args": [
        "@cyanheads/mcp-ts-core"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

TensorFeed x402 Base Reader is categorized under Monitoring and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MCP Ts Core belongs to Monitoring using local stdio subprocess. Select TensorFeed x402 Base Reader when you need capabilities focused on monitoring and MCP Ts Core when you require tools for monitoring.

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