Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
MCP Graphql vs Uneed
In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Graphql and Uneed 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 Graphql
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Uneed
Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Graphql if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Uneed if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.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 Uneed when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
MCP Graphql Tools (2)
introspect-schema
This tool retrieves the GraphQL schema. Use this first if you don't have access to the schema as a resource.
query-graphql
Execute GraphQL queries against the endpoint. By default, mutations are disabled unless `ALLOW_MUTATIONS` is set to `true`.
Uneed 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).
MCP Graphql Configuration
Uneed Configuration