What is the key difference between MCP Server Terminal and PyATS MCP?

MCP Server Terminal belongs to the Coding Agents category with local stdio execution, while PyATS MCP belongs to the Coding Agents category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Server Terminal or PyATS MCP 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 MCP Server Terminal and PyATS MCP free or paid?

MCP Server Terminal operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). PyATS MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (other).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server Terminal lists 10 tools with 3 views and 19 GitHub stars. PyATS MCP lists 26 tools with 4 views and 86 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server Terminal and PyATS MCP 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

MCP Server Terminal vs PyATS MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server Terminal and PyATS MCP 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

MCP Server Terminal

Coding Agents · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

PyATS MCP

Coding Agents · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: other

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server Terminal if you need specialized Coding Agents tools running via a local process. Choose PyATS MCP if your workspace requires Coding Agents integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Server Terminal when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Coding Agents domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: terminal_type, terminal_session_list, terminal_session_create.

Explore MCP Server Terminal Details

Choose PyATS MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Coding Agents domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: PYATS_TESTBED_PATH, PYATS_MCP_ARTIFACTS_DIR, PYATS_MCP_KEEP_ARTIFACTS, PYATS_MCP_TESTBED_CACHE_TTL, PYATS_MCP_CONN_CACHE_TTL, PYATS_MCP_OP_LOG_MAX, PYATS_MCP_TRANSPORT_MODE, PYATS_MCP_HTTP_HOST.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server Terminal aybelatchane Coding Agents	PyATS MCP automateyournetwork Coding Agents
Summary	Playwright for terminals - interact with TUI/CLI applications through structured Terminal State Tree representation with element detection.	Cisco pyATS server enabling structured, model-driven interaction with network devices.
Category & Scope	Coding Agents

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Server Terminal Tools (10)

terminal_type

Type text into a terminal session

terminal_session_list

List all active terminal sessions

terminal_session_create

Create a new terminal session with the specified command

terminal_read_output

Read raw output from a terminal session

terminal_session_close

Close and terminate a terminal session

terminal_snapshot

Capture the current terminal state as a structured Terminal State Tree with detected UI elements

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).

MCP Server Terminal Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aybelatchane-mcp-server-terminal": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-terminal"
      ]
    }
  }
}

PyATS MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "automateyournetwork-pyats-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "http://localhost:8080/mcp",
        "--transport",
        "http-only"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PYATS_TESTBED_PATH": "YOUR_PYATS_TESTBED_PATH_HERE",
        "PYATS_MCP_ARTIFACTS_DIR": "YOUR_PYATS_MCP_ARTIFACTS_DIR_HERE",
        "PYATS_MCP_KEEP_ARTIFACTS": "YOUR_PYATS_MCP_KEEP_ARTIFACTS_HERE",
        "PYATS_MCP_TESTBED_CACHE_TTL": "YOUR_PYATS_MCP_TESTBED_CACHE_TTL_HERE",
        "PYATS_MCP_CONN_CACHE_TTL": "YOUR_PYATS_MCP_CONN_CACHE_TTL_HERE",
        "PYATS_MCP_OP_LOG_MAX": "YOUR_PYATS_MCP_OP_LOG_MAX_HERE",
        "PYATS_MCP_TRANSPORT_MODE": "YOUR_PYATS_MCP_TRANSPORT_MODE_HERE",
        "PYATS_MCP_HTTP_HOST": "YOUR_PYATS_MCP_HTTP_HOST_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Server Terminal is categorized under Coding Agents and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, PyATS MCP belongs to Coding Agents using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Server Terminal when you need capabilities focused on coding agents and PyATS MCP when you require tools for coding agents.

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