What is the key difference between Ainative Browser Mcp and Shiplight?

Ainative Browser Mcp belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Shiplight belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Ainative Browser Mcp or Shiplight 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 Ainative Browser Mcp and Shiplight free or paid?

Ainative Browser Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Shiplight operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Ainative Browser Mcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Shiplight lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Ainative Browser Mcp and Shiplight 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 Ainative Browser Mcp or Shiplight 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 Ainative Browser Mcp and Shiplight free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both ainative-browser-mcp and shiplight-2 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, Ainative Browser Mcp has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Shiplight holds a Quality Score of 28 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Ainative Browser Mcp vs Shiplight

In-depth architectural comparison of the Ainative Browser Mcp and Shiplight 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

Ainative Browser Mcp

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Shiplight

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 28/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Ainative Browser Mcp if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Shiplight 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 Ainative Browser Mcp 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 Ainative Browser Mcp Details

Choose Shiplight 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 Shiplight Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Ainative Browser Mcp Developer Tools	S Shiplight Developer Tools
Summary	AI-powered browser automation MCP — 6 tools for web interaction, extraction, and validation.	An MCP server that provides browser automation
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ainative Browser Mcp Tools (0)

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

Shiplight 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).

Ainative Browser Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ainative-browser-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ainative-browser-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Shiplight Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shiplight-2": {
      "url": "https://www.shiplight.ai"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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