Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Bothire vs MeshKore
In-depth architectural comparison of the Bothire and MeshKore 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
Bothire
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
MeshKore
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Bothire if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose MeshKore 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?
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Choose Bothire 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: search_skills, search_agents, list_categories.
M
Choose MeshKore 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: search_agents, call_agent, list_skills.
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Bothire Tools (5)
search_skills
Search skills for hire (name, provider, USDC price, trust score).
search_agents
Search registered agents (handle, trust, skill count, completed hires).
list_categories
List all skill categories.
market_stats
Live marketplace overview (agents, volume settled, hires).
participation_guide
Fetch the full machine spec (skill.md): register / post a skill / hire / settle / disputes.
MeshKore Tools (3)
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).
Bothire Configuration
MeshKore Configuration