What is the key difference between Arcane RMCP and Tidesman?

Arcane RMCP belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution, while Tidesman belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Arcane RMCP or Tidesman 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 Arcane RMCP and Tidesman free or paid?

Arcane RMCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Tidesman operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Arcane RMCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars. Tidesman lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Arcane RMCP and Tidesman 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 Arcane RMCP or Tidesman 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 Arcane RMCP and Tidesman free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both arcane-rmcp and tidesman 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, Arcane RMCP has a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 2 GitHub stars. Tidesman holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Arcane RMCP vs Tidesman

In-depth architectural comparison of the Arcane RMCP and Tidesman 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

Arcane RMCP

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Tidesman

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Arcane RMCP if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Tidesman if your workspace requires Cloud Platforms integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Arcane RMCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Arcane RMCP Details

Choose Tidesman when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Tidesman Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Arcane RMCP Cloud Platforms	T Tidesman Cloud Platforms
Summary	Rust MCP server and CLI for Arcane Docker and container management.	A free native MCP server for running and debugging Linux containers with Apple's container tool.
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms	Cloud Platforms
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Arcane RMCP Tools (0)

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

Tidesman 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).

Arcane RMCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arcane-rmcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@dinglebear/rarcane"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tidesman Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tidesman": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tidesman"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Arcane RMCP is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Tidesman belongs to Cloud Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select Arcane RMCP when you need capabilities focused on cloud platforms and Tidesman when you require tools for cloud platforms.

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