What is the key difference between Embedded Debugger MCP and Modbus MCP?

Embedded Debugger MCP belongs to the Embedded System category with local stdio execution, while Modbus MCP belongs to the Embedded System category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Embedded Debugger MCP or Modbus MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Embedded Debugger MCP and Modbus MCP free or paid?

Embedded Debugger MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Modbus MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Embedded Debugger MCP lists 24 tools with 4 views and 192 GitHub stars. Modbus MCP lists 5 tools with 3 views and 25 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Embedded Debugger MCP and Modbus MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Embedded Debugger MCP vs Modbus MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Embedded Debugger MCP and Modbus MCP 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.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Embedded Debugger MCP

Embedded System · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Modbus MCP

Embedded System · Local stdio

Quality: 32/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Embedded Debugger MCP if you need specialized Embedded System tools running via a local process. Choose Modbus MCP if your workspace requires Embedded System integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Embedded Debugger MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Embedded System domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: list_probes, connect, probe_info.

Explore Embedded Debugger MCP Details

Choose Modbus MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Embedded System domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: MODBUS_TYPE, MODBUS_HOST, MODBUS_PORT, MODBUS_DEFAULT_SLAVE_ID, MODBUS_SERIAL_PORT, MODBUS_BAUDRATE, MODBUS_PARITY, MODBUS_STOPBITS.
Primary tools included: Reads and writes holding registers, Reads and writes coils, Reads input registers.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Embedded Debugger MCP adancurusul Embedded System	Modbus MCP kukapay Embedded System
Summary	A Model Context Protocol server for embedded debugging with probe-rs - supports ARM Cortex-M, RISC-V debugging via J-Link, ST-Link, and more	An MCP server that standardizes and contextualizes industrial Modbus data.
Category & Scope	Embedded System

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Embedded Debugger MCP Tools (24)

list_probes

Discover connected debug probes.

connect

Open a probe session for a target chip.

probe_info

Show active session information.

halt

Halt core execution.

run

Resume execution.

reset

Reset the core. Only the implemented hardware-style reset path is accepted.

step

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).

Embedded Debugger MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "adancurusul-embedded-debugger-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "adancurusul-embedded-debugger-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Modbus MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kukapay-modbus-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "kukapay-modbus-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MODBUS_TYPE": "YOUR_MODBUS_TYPE_HERE",
        "MODBUS_HOST": "YOUR_MODBUS_HOST_HERE",
        "MODBUS_PORT": "YOUR_MODBUS_PORT_HERE",
        "MODBUS_DEFAULT_SLAVE_ID": "YOUR_MODBUS_DEFAULT_SLAVE_ID_HERE",
        "MODBUS_SERIAL_PORT": "YOUR_MODBUS_SERIAL_PORT_HERE",
        "MODBUS_BAUDRATE": "YOUR_MODBUS_BAUDRATE_HERE",
        "MODBUS_PARITY": "YOUR_MODBUS_PARITY_HERE",
        "MODBUS_STOPBITS": "YOUR_MODBUS_STOPBITS_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Embedded Debugger MCP is categorized under Embedded System and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Modbus MCP belongs to Embedded System using local stdio subprocess. Select Embedded Debugger MCP when you need capabilities focused on embedded system and Modbus MCP when you require tools for embedded system.

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