In-depth architectural comparison of the CGIS Code Graph and Graphlens 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
CGIS Code Graph
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required
Graphlens MCP
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 31/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose CGIS Code Graph if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Graphlens 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?
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Choose CGIS Code Graph 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).
CGIS Code Graph is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Graphlens MCP belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select CGIS Code Graph when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Graphlens MCP when you require tools for developer tools.