What is the key difference between Agent Tools and Chiplab?

Agent Tools belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Chiplab belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Agent Tools or Chiplab 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 Tools and Chiplab free or paid?

Agent Tools operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Chiplab operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Agent Tools lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Chiplab lists 0 tools with 0 views and 14 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Agent Tools and Chiplab 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 Tools or Chiplab 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 Tools and Chiplab free to use, or do they require API keys?

Agent Tools is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Chiplab 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 Tools and Chiplab at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both agent-tools and chiplab 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 Tools has a Quality Score of 30 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Chiplab holds a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 14 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Agent Tools vs Chiplab

In-depth architectural comparison of the Agent Tools and Chiplab 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 Tools

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 30/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Chiplab

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Agent Tools if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Chiplab if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Agent Tools when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Agent Tools Details

Choose Chiplab when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Chiplab Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Agent Tools Developer Tools	Chiplab Developer Tools
Summary	Run the Energy Leak Quiz, match biohacking gear, and build a longevity stack. Free, no API key.	Run, build, and validate firmware on virtual hardware from your AI agent. Hardware knowledge corpus.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Agent Tools Tools (0)

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

Chiplab 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 Tools Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agent-tools": {
      "url": "https://outliyr.com/energy-leak-quiz"
    }
  }
}

Chiplab Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "chiplab": {
      "url": "https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](LICENSE"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Agent Tools is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Chiplab belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Agent Tools when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Chiplab when you require tools for developer tools.

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