What is the key difference between Akf and Handiworks?

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

How do I install Akf or Handiworks 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 Akf and Handiworks free or paid?

Akf operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Handiworks operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Akf lists 0 tools with 0 views and 15 GitHub stars. Handiworks lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Akf and Handiworks 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 Akf or Handiworks 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 Akf and Handiworks free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both akf and handiworks 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, Akf has a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 15 GitHub stars. Handiworks holds a Quality Score of 17 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Akf vs Handiworks

In-depth architectural comparison of the Akf and Handiworks 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

Akf

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Handiworks

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 17/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Akf if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Handiworks 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 Akf 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 Akf Details

Choose Handiworks 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 Handiworks Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Akf Developer Tools	H Handiworks Developer Tools
Summary	Trust metadata for AI agents — check files before building on them, stamp verified work.	MCP tools for AI agents: render URLs to image/PDF, check link health, convert HTML/CSV/JSON.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Akf Tools (0)

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

Handiworks 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).

Akf Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Handiworks Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "handiworks": {
      "url": "https://handiworks.studio"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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