Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
ARC 1 vs MCP
In-depth architectural comparison of the ARC 1 and MCP 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
ARC 1
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 24/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required
MCP
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose ARC 1 if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose MCP 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?
A
Choose ARC 1 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).
M
Choose 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).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
ARC 1 Tools (0)
No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.
MCP 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).
ARC 1 Configuration
MCP Configuration