What is the key difference between MCP Graphql and Zigbee2mqtt MCP?

MCP Graphql belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Zigbee2mqtt MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Graphql or Zigbee2mqtt 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 Graphql and Zigbee2mqtt MCP free or paid?

MCP Graphql operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Zigbee2mqtt MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Graphql lists 2 tools with 3 views and 408 GitHub stars. Zigbee2mqtt MCP lists 9 tools with 1 views and 30 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Graphql and Zigbee2mqtt 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 Graphql vs Zigbee2mqtt MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Graphql and Zigbee2mqtt 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 Graphql

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Zigbee2mqtt MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Graphql if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Zigbee2mqtt MCP 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 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.

Explore MCP Graphql Details

Choose Zigbee2mqtt 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: z2m_connection_status, z2m_bridge_info, z2m_list_devices.

Explore Zigbee2mqtt MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Graphql blurrah Developer Tools	Zigbee2mqtt MCP Developer Tools
Summary	Model Context Protocol server for GraphQL	Administer a Zigbee2MQTT estate: health, mesh diagnostics, OTA, pairing, device management.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

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`.

Zigbee2mqtt MCP Tools (9)

z2m_connection_status

Broker reachability, TLS posture and cached message counts — reports instead of throwing, even when nothing is configured yet

z2m_bridge_info

Version, coordinator, channel, PAN ID, permit_join, restart_required, runtime stats

z2m_list_devices

Filter and sort devices by type, availability, link quality, battery, pending update

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

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Zigbee2mqtt MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zigbee2mqtt-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "zigbee2mqtt-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Graphql is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Zigbee2mqtt MCP belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Graphql when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Zigbee2mqtt MCP when you require tools for developer tools.

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