What is the key difference between Agent Device and Deskwright?

Agent Device belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Deskwright belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Agent Device or Deskwright 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 Agent Device and Deskwright free or paid?

Agent Device operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Deskwright operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Agent Device lists 0 tools with 0 views and 4,430 GitHub stars. Deskwright lists 0 tools with 0 views and 7 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Agent Device and Deskwright 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

Agent Device vs Deskwright

In-depth architectural comparison of the Agent Device and Deskwright 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

Agent Device

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Deskwright

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Agent Device if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Deskwright if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Agent Device when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Agent Device Details

Choose Deskwright when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Deskwright Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Agent Device Developer Tools	Deskwright Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server for mobile app automation: verify, control, and debug iOS, Android, TV, and desktop apps	Agents use real GNOME/Wayland apps: on your screen, or an invisible second desktop you never see
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Agent Device Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Deskwright Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Agent Device Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agent-device": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "agent-device"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Deskwright Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deskwright": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "deskwright"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Agent Device is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Deskwright belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Agent Device when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Deskwright when you require tools for developer tools.

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