What is the best alternative to Backburner?

The top-rated alternatives to Backburner in the Developer Tools category include Claude Task Master, Ai Netcafe, Shadcn Ui Mcp Server. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Backburner alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Backburner and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to Backburner free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare Backburner with a specific alternative?

Click the "Compare side-by-side →" button on any alternative card to see an in-depth comparison matrix covering feature lists, stars, npm downloads, install configurations, and schema specifications.

What is the best alternative to Backburner?

The top-rated alternatives to Backburner in the Developer Tools category include Claude Task Master, Ai Netcafe, Shadcn Ui Mcp Server. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Backburner alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Backburner and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to Backburner free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare Backburner with a specific alternative?

Click the "Compare side-by-side →" button on any alternative card to see an in-depth comparison matrix covering feature lists, stars, npm downloads, install configurations, and schema specifications.

Developer Tools• MCP Alternatives Guide

Best Alternatives to Backburner

Looking for an alternative to Backburner? Whether you need a different runtime environment, custom authentication support, or alternative API integrations in the Developer Tools ecosystem, we have cataloged and compared the top alternative MCP servers below.

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Target Reference Server

Backburner Overview

Run long shell commands as background tasks: start them, keep working, collect the results later

Specification Matrix: Backburner vs Alternatives

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
B Backburner (Target)	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
Claude Task Master	npx	API key	Bring your own API key (usage-based cost)	27,972	—	Compare →
A Ai Netcafe	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	88,607	—	Compare →
Shadcn Ui Mcp Server	npx	API key	Free	2,926	—	Compare →
Bruno Mcp	npx	Free/None	Free	44	—	Compare →
Globalping Mcp Server	npx	Other	Free	62	—	Compare →
World Monitor	npx	Free/None	Free	80,501	—	Compare →
M Mcp	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
W Windows MCP	uvx	Free/None	Free	6,723	—	Compare →
A Agent Skills Search Server	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	24,095	—	Compare →
G Graphql	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
S Strata	npx	Free/None	Free	5,787	—	Compare →
Figma Use	npx	No auth required	Free	590	—	Compare →

Detailed Evaluation of Backburner Alternatives

Claude Task Master

Runtime: npx

AI-driven task management system for development with multi-provider support and PRD parsing.

Key Features:

Multi-provider AI support (Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, Perplexity, xAI)

PRD parsing to generate tasks

Task expansion and management

7 0 27,972

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Ai Netcafe

Runtime: Remote (SSE)

Compare LLM cost & latency on one prompt, translate PDF keeping layout, cited research, make PPTX

0 0 88,607

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Shadcn Ui Mcp Server

Runtime: npx

MCP server providing AI access to shadcn/ui v4 components, blocks, demos, and metadata across React, Svelte, Vue, and React Native.

Key Features:

Multi-framework support: React, Svelte, Vue, React Native

Provides TypeScript source code and component demos

Supports complete UI blocks like dashboards, calendars, forms

2 0 2,926

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Bruno Mcp

Runtime: npx

MCP server to run Bruno API test collections and return detailed results via a standardized interface.

Key Features:

Execute Bruno collections via Bruno CLI

Support for environment files and variables

Return overall success/failure and test summaries

0 0 44

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Globalping Mcp Server

Runtime: npx

Run global network tests like ping, traceroute, DNS, MTR, and HTTP from thousands of worldwide locations via MCP.

Key Features:

Global network access from thousands of probes

Supports ping, traceroute, DNS, MTR, and HTTP tests

List available probe locations

2 0 62

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World Monitor

Runtime: npx

Live global intelligence: real-time markets, conflicts, country risk, chokepoints, energy. 39 tools.

1 0 80,501

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Mcp

Runtime: npx

Run shell commands on your remote machines by AIC-… session code or saved alias/hostname.

0 0

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Windows MCP

Runtime: uvx

An MCP Server for computer-use in Windows OS

1 0 6,723

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Agent Skills Search Server

Runtime: Remote (SSE)

Search and discover Agent Skills from the skills.sh registry. Powered by HAPI MCP server.

0 0 24,095

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Graphql

Runtime: npx

Turn any GraphQL API into MCP tools. Zero config, zero code.

0 0

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Strata

Runtime: npx

MCP server for progressive tool usage at any scale (see https://klavis.ai)

0 0 5,787

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Figma Use

Runtime: npx

CLI and JSX interface to create and modify Figma designs programmatically with 80+ commands and JSX rendering.

Key Features:

Imperative CLI commands for Figma object creation and styling

Declarative JSX rendering of Figma layouts and components

Support for 80+ design operations including auto-layout and variables

1 0 590

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Best Alternatives to Backburner

Backburner Overview

Specification Matrix: Backburner vs Alternatives

Detailed Evaluation of Backburner Alternatives

Frequently Asked Questions: Backburner Alternatives