What is the key difference between Build and Updates?

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

How do I install Build or Updates 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 Updates free or paid?

Build operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Updates 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. Updates lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Build and Updates 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 Updates 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 Updates free to use, or do they require API keys?

Build is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Updates 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 Updates at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both build and updates 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. Updates holds a Quality Score of 21 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Build vs Updates

In-depth architectural comparison of the Build and Updates 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

Updates

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 21/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

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

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	B Build Developer Tools	U Updates Developer Tools
Summary	Structured build tool output (tsc, generic commands) as typed JSON diagnostics.	Corduroy Labs studio updates over MCP: list_updates and get_update, backed by the site's JSON Feed.
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.

Updates 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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Updates Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "updates": {
      "url": "https://corduroy-labs.ai/mcp/"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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