What is the key difference between Token Meter and Stape MCP Server?

Token Meter belongs to the Marketing category with local stdio execution, while Stape MCP Server belongs to the Marketing category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Token Meter or Stape MCP Server 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 Token Meter and Stape MCP Server free or paid?

Token Meter operates under a Freemium model (No auth required). Stape MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Token Meter lists 4 tools with 3 views and 1 GitHub stars. Stape MCP Server lists 5 tools with 0 views and 17 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Token Meter and Stape MCP Server 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

Token Meter vs Stape MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Token Meter and Stape MCP Server 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

Token Meter

Marketing · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Stape MCP Server

Marketing · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Token Meter if you need specialized Marketing tools running via a local process. Choose Stape MCP Server 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 Token Meter when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Marketing domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Freemium).
Primary tools included: usage_summary, recent_sessions, session_tools.

Explore Token Meter Details

Choose Stape MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Marketing domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Supports Stape API access via MCP protocol, Configurable authorization using API keys, EU region endpoint support with custom headers.

Explore Stape MCP Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Token Meter whdrnr2583-cmd Marketing	Stape MCP Server stape-io Marketing
Summary	Local-first dashboard + MCP server for Claude Code and Codex token usage. Cost, per-MCP/per-tool breakdown, hourly distribution, and session drill-down — your data never leaves your machine.	This project implements an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for the Stape platform. It allows interaction with the Stape API using AI assistants like Claude or AI-powered IDEs like Cursor.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Token Meter Tools (4)

usage_summary

Daily table of token counts, USD-equivalent cost, and call counts — broken down by day and model

recent_sessions

Latest sessions with paste-ready `claude --resume` / `codex resume` commands

session_tools

Per-tool breakdown inside a session: call count, total tokens, average latency, response size

refresh_data

Re-scans your local JSONL logs for new activity, then returns a fresh summary

Stape MCP Server Tools (5)

Supports Stape API access via MCP protocol

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).

Token Meter Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "whdrnr2583-cmd-token-meter": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@whdrnr2583/token-meter"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Stape MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stape-io-stape-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.stape.ai/mcp",
        "--header",
        "Authorization: ${your_stape_api_key}"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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