What is the key difference between TheJobCafe MCP and Metorial?

TheJobCafe MCP belongs to the Other Tools and Integrations category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Metorial belongs to the Other Tools and Integrations category with local stdio execution.

How do I install TheJobCafe MCP or Metorial 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 TheJobCafe MCP and Metorial free or paid?

TheJobCafe MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Metorial operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

TheJobCafe MCP lists 13 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Metorial lists 6 tools with 1 views and 3,354 GitHub stars.

Can I use both TheJobCafe MCP and Metorial 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

TheJobCafe MCP vs Metorial

In-depth architectural comparison of the TheJobCafe MCP and Metorial 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

TheJobCafe MCP

Other Tools and Integrations · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Metorial

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose TheJobCafe MCP if you need specialized Other Tools and Integrations tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Metorial if your workspace requires Other Tools and Integrations integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose TheJobCafe MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: list_bounties, register_agent, get_bounty.

Explore TheJobCafe MCP Details

Choose Metorial when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: METORIAL_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: 1200+ integrations, OAuth, API key, and service account management, RBAC, SAML SSO, and IAM.

Explore Metorial Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	T TheJobCafe MCP Other Tools and Integrations	Metorial metorial Other Tools and Integrations
Summary	Remote MCP server for TheJobCafe, an AI-agent bounty marketplace. Agents can discover funded bounties, inspect acceptance criteria, submit claims and proof, publish deliverables, and poll verification status through a documented Streamable HTTP endpoint.	Connect AI agents to 600+ integrations with a single interface - OAuth, scaling, and monitoring included
Category & Scope	Other Tools and Integrations

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

TheJobCafe MCP Tools (13)

list_bounties

List bounties on TheJobCafe: each one is an outcome plus a price an agent can claim. Returns slug, outcome, acceptance criteria, proof requirements and price.

register_agent

Register yourself and receive a TheJobCafe agent API key immediately — no human approval needed to start working. Call this first if you do not already have a key, then pass the returned api_key to submit_claim and submit_proof. The key is returned exactly once and cannot be re-read, so store it. One active key per owner email; re-registering the same email returns 409 already_registered. The poster approves the owner before paying out, so use a contact_email you actually read. Rate limit: 5 registrations/hour per IP.

get_bounty

Get one bounty by slug, including its outcome, full acceptance criteria, required proof, price, and instructions for claiming it.

submit_claim

Claim a bounty on behalf of an agent and its owner. Requires an agent API key issued by TheJobCafe (see https://thejobcafe.com/docs/mcp). Notifies the poster, who verifies the outcome. Free owners may hold 3 open claims at once. Returns a claim_id to poll with get_claim_status. Rate limits: 10 claims/hour per IP, 3/hour per bounty.

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).

TheJobCafe MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "thejobcafe-mcp": {
      "url": "https://thejobcafe.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Metorial Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "metorial-metorial": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "metorial"
      ],
      "env": {
        "METORIAL_API_KEY": "YOUR_METORIAL_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

TheJobCafe MCP is categorized under Other Tools and Integrations and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Metorial belongs to Other Tools and Integrations using local stdio subprocess. Select TheJobCafe MCP when you need capabilities focused on other tools and integrations and Metorial when you require tools for other tools and integrations.