MCP Graphql vs Layerback MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Graphql and Layerback 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Graphql 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).
• Primary tools included: introspect-schema, query-graphql.

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Choose Layerback 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).
• Primary tools included: convert_diagram_image, get_conversion_status, download_converted_diagram.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Graphql blurrah Developer Tools	Layerback MCP Developer Tools
Summary	Model Context Protocol server for GraphQL	Convert diagram images into fully editable Visio (VSDX), PowerPoint, draw.io, and SVG files.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "blurrah-mcp-graphql": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-graphql"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

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