ATProto Data Layer vs brave
ATProto Data Layer and brave are both search and web MCP servers. brave scores higher (95 vs 15 out of 100). brave has more GitHub stars (1.5k), and brave was updated more recently (6 days ago). The table compares them side by side.
| ATProto Data Layer | brave | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 15 / 100 | 95 / 100 |
| What it does | Search ATProto writing, annotations, identity, agents, and forum posts. 12 read-only tools. | Visit https://brave.com/search/api/ for a free API key. Search the web, local businesses, images,… |
| Publisher | Verified: atproto-mcp.filae.workers.dev | Verified: smithery.ai |
| Grades | Licence F, Quality C | Maintenance A, Licence A, Quality A |
| npm downloads a week | Not on npm | Not on npm |
| Runs | Remote | Remote |
| Works with | Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, VS Code, Windsurf, ChatGPT | Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, VS Code, Windsurf, ChatGPT |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 1,510 |
| Last commit | 17 Oct 2026 | |
| Licence | None found | MIT |
| Listed since | 19 Oct 2026 | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Install ATProto Data Layer | Install brave |
Questions
Is ATProto Data Layer or brave more popular?
brave has more GitHub stars: 1,510.
Can I use ATProto Data Layer and brave together?
Yes. AI assistants can load several MCP servers at once. Install both and the assistant picks the right one for each task.