What is the key difference between Arcadedb and Srclight?

Arcadedb belongs to the Databases category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Srclight belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Arcadedb or Srclight 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 Arcadedb and Srclight free or paid?

Arcadedb operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Srclight operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Arcadedb lists 6 tools with 2 views and 1,071 GitHub stars. Srclight lists 6 tools with 0 views and 53 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Arcadedb and Srclight 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 Arcadedb or Srclight 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 Arcadedb and Srclight free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both arcadedata-arcadedb and srclight-srclight 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, Arcadedb has a Quality Score of 59 /100 ( Good ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 1,071 GitHub stars. Srclight holds a Quality Score of 45 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 53 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Arcadedb vs Srclight

In-depth architectural comparison of the Arcadedb and Srclight 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

Arcadedb

Databases · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Srclight

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Arcadedb if you need specialized Databases tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Srclight if your workspace requires Databases integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Arcadedb when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Multi-model support: graph, document, key-value, time-series, vector, Compatible with SQL, Cypher, Gremlin, MongoDB query languages, ACID-compliant transactions.

Explore Arcadedb Details

Choose Srclight when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Incremental indexing with SQLite FTS5 and tree-sitter, Hybrid search combining keyword and embedding results, Support for 11 programming languages and 10 document formats.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Arcadedb ArcadeData Databases	Srclight srclight Databases
Summary	Built-in MCP server for ArcadeDB, a multi-model database (graph, document, key-value, time-series, vector) with SQL, Cypher, Gremlin, and MongoDB QL support.	Deep code indexing MCP server with SQLite FTS5, tree-sitter, and embeddings. 29 tools for symbol search, call graphs, git intelligence, and hybrid semantic search.
Category & Scope	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Arcadedb Tools (6)

Multi-model support: graph, document, key-value, time-series, vector

Compatible with SQL, Cypher, Gremlin, MongoDB query languages

ACID-compliant transactions

Native graph engine without join operations

Full-text indexing and geospatial querying

Optimized for low resource usage and high throughput

Srclight Tools (6)

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).

Arcadedb Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arcadedata-arcadedb": {
      "url": "https://arcadedb.com/assets/images/arcadedb-logo.png"
    }
  }
}

Srclight Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "srclight-srclight": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "srclight"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Arcadedb is categorized under Databases and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Srclight belongs to Databases using local stdio subprocess. Select Arcadedb when you need capabilities focused on databases and Srclight when you require tools for databases.

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