What is the key difference between AXON Epistemic MCP and Sleepwalker?

AXON Epistemic MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Sleepwalker belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install AXON Epistemic MCP or Sleepwalker 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 AXON Epistemic MCP and Sleepwalker free or paid?

AXON Epistemic MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Sleepwalker operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

AXON Epistemic MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Sleepwalker lists 0 tools with 0 views and 25 GitHub stars.

Can I use both AXON Epistemic MCP and Sleepwalker 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 AXON Epistemic MCP or Sleepwalker 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 AXON Epistemic MCP and Sleepwalker free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both axon-epistemic-mcp and sleepwalker 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, AXON Epistemic MCP has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Sleepwalker holds a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 25 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

AXON Epistemic MCP vs Sleepwalker

In-depth architectural comparison of the AXON Epistemic MCP and Sleepwalker 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

AXON Epistemic MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Sleepwalker

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose AXON Epistemic MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Sleepwalker 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 AXON Epistemic 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).

Explore AXON Epistemic MCP Details

Choose Sleepwalker 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 Sleepwalker Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A AXON Epistemic MCP Developer Tools	Sleepwalker Developer Tools
Summary	Official ℰMCP server for AXON — exposes 45 primitives, 33 templates, 17 examples to AI agents.	AI Visibility and Content Intelligence tools for Claude and MCP-compatible agents.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

AXON Epistemic MCP Tools (0)

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

Sleepwalker 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).

AXON Epistemic MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "axon-epistemic-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "axon-epistemic-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Sleepwalker Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sleepwalker": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@sleepwalkerai/cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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