What is the key difference between Build and Otterscore?

Build belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Otterscore belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Build or Otterscore 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 Build and Otterscore free or paid?

Build operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Otterscore operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Build lists 0 tools with 0 views and 136 GitHub stars. Otterscore lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Build and Otterscore 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.

How do I install Build or Otterscore in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Build and Otterscore free to use, or do they require API keys?

Build is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Otterscore operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Build and Otterscore at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both build and otterscore as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Build has a Quality Score of 44 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 136 GitHub stars. Otterscore holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Build vs Otterscore

In-depth architectural comparison of the Build and Otterscore 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

Build

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Otterscore

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Build if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Otterscore 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 Build 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).

Explore Build Details

Choose Otterscore 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).

Explore Otterscore Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	B Build Developer Tools	O Otterscore Developer Tools
Summary	Structured build tool output (tsc, generic commands) as typed JSON diagnostics.	Hostile-by-default critic that grades AI agent output against your acceptance policy.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Build Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Otterscore 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).

Build Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "build": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@paretools/init"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Otterscore Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "otterscore": {
      "url": "https://seaotter.ai/developers"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Build is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Otterscore belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Build when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Otterscore when you require tools for developer tools.

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