What is the key difference between Agent Eval and Aurora?

Agent Eval belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Aurora belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Agent Eval or Aurora 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 Eval and Aurora free or paid?

Agent Eval operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Aurora operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Agent Eval lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Aurora lists 0 tools with 0 views and 5 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Agent Eval and Aurora 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.

How do I install Agent Eval or Aurora in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Agent Eval and Aurora free to use, or do they require API keys?

Agent Eval is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Aurora operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Agent Eval and Aurora at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both agent-eval and aurora as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Agent Eval has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Aurora holds a Quality Score of 41 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 5 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Agent Eval vs Aurora

In-depth architectural comparison of the Agent Eval and Aurora 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 Eval

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Aurora

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Agent Eval if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Aurora 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 Eval 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 Eval Details

Choose Aurora 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 Aurora Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Agent Eval Developer Tools	A Aurora Developer Tools
Summary	Statistical regression testing for LLM agents: p-value, effect size, and CI on behavior change.	Glass-box statistical analysis for agents: 19 methods, cited findings, zero invented numbers.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Agent Eval Tools (0)

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

Aurora 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 Eval Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Aurora Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aurora": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "aurora-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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