Web3 MCP vs Time

In-depth architectural comparison of the Web3 MCP and Time 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 Web3 MCP 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 (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
• You have access to required keys: ANKR_ENDPOINT, ANKR_PRIVATE_KEY.
• Primary tools included: Full coverage of Ankr Advanced API endpoints, NFT data: metadata, holders, transfers, ownership, Token data: balances, prices, holders, transfers.

Explore Web3 MCP Details

Choose Time when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: create_entities, create_relations, add_observations.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Web3 MCP tumf Other Tools and Integrations	Time VerifiedOther Tools and Integrations
Summary	An MCP server implementation wrapping Ankr Advanced API. Access to NFT, token, and blockchain data across multiple chains including Ethereum, BSC, Polygon, Avalanche, and more.	Time and timezone conversion capabilities.
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": {
    "tumf-web3-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "web3-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ANKR_ENDPOINT": "YOUR_ANKR_ENDPOINT_HERE",
        "ANKR_PRIVATE_KEY": "YOUR_ANKR_PRIVATE_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "time": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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