What is the key difference between AXF and NexusToken?

AXF belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while NexusToken belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install AXF or NexusToken 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 AXF and NexusToken free or paid?

AXF operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). NexusToken operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

AXF lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. NexusToken lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both AXF and NexusToken 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 AXF or NexusToken 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 AXF and NexusToken free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both axf-2 and nexustoken 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, AXF has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. NexusToken holds a Quality Score of 35 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

AXF vs NexusToken

In-depth architectural comparison of the AXF and NexusToken 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

AXF

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

NexusToken

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 35/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose AXF if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose NexusToken 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?

Choose AXF 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 AXF Details

Choose NexusToken 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 NexusToken Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A AXF Developer Tools	NexusToken Developer Tools
Summary	Agent eXoskeleton Framework control plane for workspace-native agent capabilities over MCP.	Create/check agent tasks, discover capabilities, and run V2 Jobs on NexusToken.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

AXF Tools (0)

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

NexusToken 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).

AXF Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "axf-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "axf-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

NexusToken Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

AXF is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, NexusToken belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select AXF when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and NexusToken when you require tools for developer tools.

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