What is the key difference between Agentfenster and Showagent?

Agentfenster belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Showagent belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Agentfenster or Showagent 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 Agentfenster and Showagent free or paid?

Agentfenster operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Showagent operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Agentfenster lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Showagent lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Agentfenster and Showagent 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 Agentfenster or Showagent 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 Agentfenster and Showagent free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both agentfenster and showagent 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, Agentfenster has a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Showagent holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Agentfenster vs Showagent

In-depth architectural comparison of the Agentfenster and Showagent 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

Agentfenster

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Showagent

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Agentfenster if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Showagent 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 Agentfenster 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 Agentfenster Details

Choose Showagent 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 Showagent Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Agentfenster Developer Tools	S Showagent Developer Tools
Summary	Windows GUI automation on a hidden second desktop, driven from Claude Code over MCP.	Search, resume and convert AI coding sessions (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, OpenCode, Pi) over MCP.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Agentfenster Tools (0)

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

Showagent 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).

Agentfenster Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agentfenster": {
      "url": "https://agentfenster.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Showagent Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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