What is the key difference between Caliper and Caliper?

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

How do I install Caliper or Caliper 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 Caliper and Caliper free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Caliper lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Caliper lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both caliper-2 and caliper 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, Caliper has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Caliper holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Caliper vs Caliper

In-depth architectural comparison of the Caliper and Caliper 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

Caliper

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Caliper

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

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

Choose Caliper 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 Caliper Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Caliper Developer Tools	C Caliper Developer Tools
Summary	Geometry and CAD file metadata extraction for STL, OBJ, PLY, PCD, LAS/LAZ, glTF/GLB.	Geometry and CAD file metadata extraction for STL, OBJ, PLY, PCD, LAS/LAZ, glTF/GLB.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Caliper Tools (0)

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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).

Caliper Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "caliper-2": {
      "url": "https://caliper.fit"
    }
  }
}

Caliper Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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Caliper vs Caliper

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Caliper when:

Choose Caliper when:

Feature & Specification Comparison

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Caliper Tools (0)

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Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Frequently Asked Questions

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