X402 API vs DeskCrew

In-depth architectural comparison of the X402 API and DeskCrew 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 X402 API when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Choose DeskCrew when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Finance & Fintech domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: rotate_board_key.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	X402 API Finance & Fintech	DeskCrew Finance & Fintech
Summary	AI API for marketing, content and outreach. 22 endpoints. Pay with USDC on Base via x402.	Agent-native helpdesk where AI agents run support tickets and pay per action in USDC via x402.
Category & Scope	Finance & Fintech	Finance & Fintech
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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": {
    "x402-api-2": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "x402"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deskcrew-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "x402-bounty-hunter"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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