Node Code Sandbox MCP vs SMB Sandbox
A side-by-side look at the Node Code Sandbox MCP and SMB Sandbox MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
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SMB SandboxCode Execution · Local subprocess (stdio)Mock small-business CRM, inbox, calendar, invoicing and phone tools for testing AI agents safely.44FairAuth: no auth requiredVerdict: choose Node Code Sandbox MCP for code execution work over a hosted endpoint; choose SMB Sandbox for code execution as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Node Code Sandbox MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Code Execution domain.
- You prefer a remote HTTP/SSE transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
Output.
SChoose SMB Sandbox when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Code Execution domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | S SMB Sandbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Code Execution | Code Execution |
| Quality signal | 56/100 · Good | 44/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Remote HTTP/SSE | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | No auth required |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 158 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 1 | Not listed |
| Full listing | View Node Code Sandbox MCP | View SMB Sandbox |
Tools & capabilities
Node Code Sandbox MCP tools 1
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SMB Sandbox tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Node Code Sandbox MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"alfonsograziano-node-code-sandbox-mcp": {
"url": "https://hub.docker.com/r/mcp/node-code-sandbox"
}
}
}
SMB Sandbox
{
"mcpServers": {
"smb-sandbox": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@teamshift/sandbox-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Node Code Sandbox MCP is categorized under Code Execution and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. SMB Sandbox belongs to Code Execution and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Node Code Sandbox MCP for code execution work and SMB Sandbox for code execution.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Node Code Sandbox MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. SMB Sandbox is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add alfonsograziano-node-code-sandbox-mcp and smb-sandbox as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Node Code Sandbox MCP has a quality signal of 56/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 158 GitHub stars. SMB Sandbox has 44/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.