What is the key difference between MCP Server and Woocommerce MCP?

MCP Server belongs to the E-Commerce category with local stdio execution, while Woocommerce MCP belongs to the E-Commerce category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Server or Woocommerce 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 MCP Server and Woocommerce MCP free or paid?

MCP Server operates under a Freemium model (API Key required). Woocommerce MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server lists 30 tools with 2 views and 2 GitHub stars. Woocommerce MCP lists 5 tools with 4 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server and Woocommerce 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

MCP Server vs Woocommerce MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server and Woocommerce 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

MCP Server

E-Commerce · Local stdio

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

Woocommerce MCP

E-Commerce · Local stdio

Quality: 63/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server if you need specialized E-Commerce tools running via a local process. Choose Woocommerce 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 MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the E-Commerce domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: THE402_API_KEY, THE402_API_BASE.
Primary tools included: search_catalog, get_service, get_platform_info.

Explore MCP Server Details

Choose Woocommerce 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: WP_URL, WC_CONSUMER_KEY, WC_CONSUMER_SECRET.
Primary tools included: list_products, get_product, list_orders.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server the402ai E-Commerce	Woocommerce MCP wppoland E-Commerce
Summary	AI agent service marketplace with x402 micropayments (USDC on Base). 30 tools for browsing services, purchasing, managing conversation threads, listing services as a provider, handling subscriptions, and tracking earnings. Install via npx -y @the402/mcp-server.	Read-only MCP server for WordPress + WooCommerce. Five tools over the existing WP/WooCommerce REST APIs: list/search products, product details, recent orders, sales reports (week/month/lastmonth/year), and public blog-post search. No writes, no store-side plugin to install. Built by WPPoland. Install: git clone + npm run build.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Server Tools (30)

search_catalog

Search services by keyword, category, type, price range

get_service

Get full service details — pricing, input schema, provider reputation

get_platform_info

Platform health, status, referral program details

inquire_service

Start a conversation about a service ($0.001)

list_threads

List your threads with status filter

get_thread

Get thread details + message history

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).

MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "the402ai-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@the402/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "THE402_API_KEY": "YOUR_THE402_API_KEY_HERE",
        "THE402_API_BASE": "YOUR_THE402_API_BASE_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Woocommerce MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wppoland-woocommerce-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@wppoland/woocommerce-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "WP_URL": "YOUR_WP_URL_HERE",
        "WC_CONSUMER_KEY": "YOUR_WC_CONSUMER_KEY_HERE",
        "WC_CONSUMER_SECRET": "YOUR_WC_CONSUMER_SECRET_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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