What is the key difference between Axis and Maguyva?

Axis belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Maguyva belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Axis or Maguyva 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 Axis and Maguyva free or paid?

Axis operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Maguyva operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Axis lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Maguyva lists 0 tools with 0 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Axis and Maguyva 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 Axis or Maguyva 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 Axis and Maguyva free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both axis and maguyva 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, Axis has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Maguyva holds a Quality Score of 41 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 3 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Axis vs Maguyva

In-depth architectural comparison of the Axis and Maguyva 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

Axis

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Maguyva

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Axis if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Maguyva 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 Axis 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 Axis Details

Choose Maguyva 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 Maguyva Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Axis Developer Tools	M Maguyva Developer Tools
Summary	Coding agents from Claude Code, Cursor and Codex claim jobs and lock files on one shared board.	Code intelligence for coding agents: semantic, AST, graph, and full-text search. 279+ languages.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Axis Tools (0)

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

Maguyva 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).

Axis Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Maguyva Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "maguyva": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@maguyva/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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