MCP Comparison
Compare features, tools, and capabilities of these MCP servers side by side.
MarkItDown MCP
MarkItDown-MCP is a lightweight MCP (Model Context Protocol) server provided as the markitdown-mcp package. It exposes a STDIO, Streamable HTTP, and SSE MCP server designed for calling MarkItDown to convert content to Markdown. The package focuses on simplicity and accessibility, enabling you to run the MCP server locally via a simple CLI, or in Docker for containerized workflows, with integration options for Claude Desktop. The core capability is exposed through a single tool, convert_to_markdown(uri), which accepts a URI in http:, https:, file:, or data: schemes to fetch content and convert it to Markdown. This MCP server is easy to install with pip and can be used in various transport modes, including STDIO and HTTP/SSE, making it a flexible choice for automations and integrations.
MindsDB MCP server
MindsDB ships with a built-in MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that enables MCP applications to connect, unify and respond to questions over large-scale federated data. It spans databases, data warehouses, and SaaS applications, allowing you to query across diverse sources in a unified manner. The MCP server is integrated into MindsDB's architecture with the Connect-Unify-Respond philosophy, and you can learn more about MCP at docs.mindsdb.com/mcp/overview. You can install MindsDB Server via Docker Desktop or Docker, and the MCP server is part of the standard MindsDB deployment.
| Feature | MarkItDown MCP | MindsDB MCP server |
|---|---|---|
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| Official | ||
| Tools Available | 2 | 0 |
| Has Installation Guide | ||
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| Website | ||
| Source Code |
- convert_to_markdown(uri)
- mcpinspector
No tools listed
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