What is the key difference between Tomba MCP Server and Derrick?

Tomba MCP Server belongs to the Marketing category with local stdio execution, while Derrick belongs to the Marketing category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Tomba MCP Server or Derrick 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 Tomba MCP Server and Derrick free or paid?

Tomba MCP Server operates under a Freemium model (API Key required). Derrick operates under a Paid Service model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Tomba MCP Server lists 6 tools with 4 views and 8 GitHub stars. Derrick lists 37 tools with 3 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Tomba MCP Server and Derrick 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

Tomba MCP Server vs Derrick

In-depth architectural comparison of the Tomba MCP Server and Derrick 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

Tomba MCP Server

Marketing · Local stdio

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

Derrick

Marketing · Local stdio

Quality: 81/100 (Excellent) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Tomba MCP Server if you need specialized Marketing tools running via a local process. Choose Derrick if your workspace requires Marketing integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Tomba MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Marketing domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: TOMBA_API_KEY, TOMBA_SECRET_KEY.
Primary tools included: Email discovery and domain search, Email and phone verification, Person and company enrichment.

Explore Tomba MCP Server Details

Choose Derrick when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Marketing domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Paid Service).
You have access to required keys: DERRICK_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: derrick_configure, derrick_help, derrick_credits.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Tomba MCP Server tomba-io Marketing	Derrick VerifiedMarketing
Summary
Category & Scope	Marketing

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Tomba MCP Server Tools (6)

Email discovery and domain search

Email and phone verification

Person and company enrichment

Natural-language company search

Domain and technology intelligence

Lead and account management

Derrick Tools (37)

derrick_configure

Save your Derrick API key locally. To get your key: install the Derrick Google Sheets extension (https://derrick-app.com), open a sheet > Derrick menu > burger icon > API. Requires Standard plan (€20/mo) or above.

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).

Tomba MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tomba-io-tomba-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@tomba-io/tomba-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TOMBA_API_KEY": "YOUR_TOMBA_API_KEY_HERE",
        "TOMBA_SECRET_KEY": "YOUR_TOMBA_SECRET_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Derrick Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "derrick": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "derrick-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DERRICK_API_KEY": "YOUR_DERRICK_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Tomba MCP Server is categorized under Marketing and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Derrick belongs to Marketing using local stdio subprocess. Select Tomba MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on marketing and Derrick when you require tools for marketing.

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