@modelcontextprotocol/server-slack vs @stripe/mcp
@modelcontextprotocol/server-slack has broader access than @stripe/mcp — uses your API keys to call online services. If @stripe/mcp does what you need, it gives an AI agent less to misuse.
| @modelcontextprotocol/server-slack | @stripe/mcp | |
|---|---|---|
| Access level | Review before use | Limited access |
| Runs shell commands | — | — |
| Starts other programs | — | — |
| Writes or deletes files | — | — |
| Reads files | — | — |
| Controls a web browser | — | — |
| Queries a database | — | — |
| Calls internet services | Yes | — |
| Needs API keys or tokens | Yes | Yes |
| Tools it offers | 8 | — |
| Code patterns to review | 0 | 0 |
| Downloads last week | 164,578 | 21,267 |
| Version checked | 2025.4.25 | 0.3.3 |
Based on an automated read of each package's published code (never run), checked November 2, 2026. Access level describes what a server can do, not whether it is trustworthy.