Thedisclist vs Musclesworked MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Thedisclist and Musclesworked 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Thedisclist when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Sports domain.
• You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: search_discs, get_disc, compare_discs.

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Choose Musclesworked MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Sports domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
• You have access to required keys: MUSCLESWORKED_API_KEY.
• Primary tools included: get_muscles_worked, find_exercises, analyze_workout.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Thedisclist VerifiedSports	Musclesworked MCP csjoblom Sports
Summary	Disc golf disc flight ratings (Speed/Glide/Turn/Fade), stability scores, side-by-side disc comparisons, and cross-brand replacement mold shortlists. Free public read-only service, no API key required.	Exercise-to-muscle mapping MCP server. Look up muscles worked by 856 exercises across 65 muscles and 14 muscle groups, analyze workouts for gaps, and find alternative exercises ranked by muscle overlap.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "thedisclist": {
      "url": "https://api.thedisclist.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "csjoblom-musclesworked-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "musclesworked-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MUSCLESWORKED_API_KEY": "YOUR_MUSCLESWORKED_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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