What is the key difference between Woody Mcp and Lexapi Mcp?

Woody Mcp belongs to the Legal category with local stdio execution, while Lexapi Mcp belongs to the Legal category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Woody Mcp or Lexapi Mcp 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 Woody Mcp and Lexapi Mcp free or paid?

Woody Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Lexapi Mcp operates under a Freemium model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Woody Mcp lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Lexapi Mcp lists 10 tools with 2 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Woody Mcp and Lexapi Mcp 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.

How do I install Woody Mcp or Lexapi Mcp in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Woody Mcp and Lexapi Mcp free to use, or do they require API keys?

Woody Mcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Lexapi Mcp operates under a Freemium model with API Key required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Woody Mcp and Lexapi Mcp at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both woody-mcp and lex-api-lexapi-mcp as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Woody Mcp has a Quality Score of 48 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Lexapi Mcp holds a Quality Score of 60 /100 ( Good ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 3 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Woody Mcp vs Lexapi Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Woody Mcp and Lexapi 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.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Woody Mcp

Legal · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Lexapi Mcp

Legal · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Woody Mcp if you need specialized Legal tools running via a local process. Choose Lexapi Mcp if your workspace requires Legal integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Woody Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Legal domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: ask_woody, search_knowledge_base, check_woody_status.

Explore Woody Mcp Details

Choose Lexapi Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Legal domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Freemium).
You have access to required keys: LEXAPI_API_KEY, LEXAPI_BASE_URL.
Primary tools included: lex_search, lex_get_document, lex_get_metadata.

Explore Lexapi Mcp Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Woody Mcp Legal	Lexapi Mcp Lex-API Legal
Summary	Woody, the AI firearms expert. Verified specs, legal lookups, and knowledge base.	EU legal research over EUR-Lex — 10 tools for structured search, CELEX/URL document fetch, recent Official Journal publications, inbound/outbound citation graph, and semantic search over case law + legislation. FREE tier available; semantic tools require a paid plan. Install: npx -y @lexapi/mcp.
Category & Scope	Legal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Woody Mcp Tools (3)

ask_woody

Ask Woody any firearms question. Returns an expert answer with citations and legal disclaimers where applicable.

search_knowledge_base

Search Woody's verified KB directly. Pure vector retrieval, no AI inference, near-zero latency.

check_woody_status

Check Woody's current capabilities and KB version. No API key required.

Lexapi Mcp Tools (10)

lex_search

Structured EUR-Lex search (text, dates, document type, author, language).

lex_get_document

Full parsed document by CELEX — metadata + articles, sections, tables, annexes.

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).

Woody Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "woody-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "woody-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Lexapi Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lex-api-lexapi-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@lexapi/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LEXAPI_API_KEY": "YOUR_LEXAPI_API_KEY_HERE",
        "LEXAPI_BASE_URL": "YOUR_LEXAPI_BASE_URL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Woody Mcp is categorized under Legal and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Lexapi Mcp belongs to Legal using local stdio subprocess. Select Woody Mcp when you need capabilities focused on legal and Lexapi Mcp when you require tools for legal.

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