ultimate_mcp_server vs IB_MCP
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
ultimate_mcp_server by Dicklesworthstone | IB_MCP by rcontesti | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 149 | ★ 124 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 85 | 41 |
| Official | — | — |
| Categories | AI / LLM ToolsBrowser AutomationFile System | FinanceDeveloper ToolsAI / LLM Tools |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Last commit | 2 mo ago | 7 mo ago |
ultimate_mcp_server · Summary
Comprehensive MCP server providing dozens of capabilities for AI agents including LLM delegation, browser automation, document processing, and cognitive memory systems.
IB_MCP · Summary
An MCP server that provides Interactive Brokers Web API access through Model Context Protocol for trading operations.
ultimate_mcp_server · Use cases
- Complex document processing and analysis with OCR and structured data extraction
- Web automation and research across multiple sites with browser control
- Cost-optimized AI workflows through intelligent task delegation between models
IB_MCP · Use cases
- Building AI-powered trading assistants that can execute trades through IBKR
- Portfolio monitoring systems using MCP tools to retrieve account information
- Automated trading strategies with risk management integrated through MCP
ultimate_mcp_server · Install
Installation
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/Dicklesworthstone/ultimate_mcp_server.git
cd ultimate_mcp_server- Install dependencies:
pip install -e .- For Claude Desktop integration, add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ultimate-mcp": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "ultimate_mcp_server"],
"env": {
"PYTHONPATH": "."
}
}
}
}- Run the server:
python -m ultimate_mcp_serverIB_MCP · Install
IB_MCP Installation
Docker Setup
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/rcontesti/IB_MCP.git
cd IB_MCP
cp .env.example .env- Build and run the containers:
docker compose up --build -d- Authenticate with your IB account by accessing
https://{GATEWAY_BASE_URL}:{GATEWAY_PORT}
VS Code Configuration
Add to your settings.json:
{
"mcp": {
"servers": {
"ib-web": {
"type": "http",
"url": "http://localhost:5002/mcp/"
}
}
}
}Alternatively, create .vscode/mcp.json:
{
"servers": {
"ib-mcp-server": {
"type": "http",
"url": "http://localhost:5002/mcp/"
}
}
}