What is the key difference between Calc.engineer and Ato Mcp?

Calc.engineer belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Ato Mcp belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Calc.engineer or Ato 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 Calc.engineer and Ato Mcp free or paid?

Calc.engineer operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Ato Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Calc.engineer lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Ato Mcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 5 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Calc.engineer and Ato 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.

How do I install Calc.engineer or Ato Mcp 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 Calc.engineer and Ato Mcp free to use, or do they require API keys?

Calc.engineer is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Ato Mcp 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 Calc.engineer and Ato Mcp at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both calc-engineer and ato-mcp 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, Calc.engineer has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Ato Mcp holds a Quality Score of 47 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 5 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Calc.engineer vs Ato Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Calc.engineer and Ato 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

Calc.engineer

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Ato Mcp

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Calc.engineer if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Ato 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 Calc.engineer 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 Calc.engineer Details

Choose Ato 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).

Explore Ato Mcp Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

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Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Calc.engineer Tools (0)

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

Ato Mcp 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).

Calc.engineer Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "calc-engineer": {
      "url": "https://calc.engineer"
    }
  }
}

Ato Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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