What is the key difference between Circuitarium MCP and Mcp Dolphin?

Circuitarium MCP belongs to the Gaming category with local stdio execution, while Mcp Dolphin belongs to the Gaming category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Circuitarium MCP or Mcp Dolphin 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 Circuitarium MCP and Mcp Dolphin free or paid?

Circuitarium MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mcp Dolphin operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Circuitarium MCP lists 22 tools with 1 views and 1 GitHub stars. Mcp Dolphin lists 13 tools with 2 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Circuitarium MCP and Mcp Dolphin 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 Circuitarium MCP or Mcp Dolphin 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 Circuitarium MCP and Mcp Dolphin free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both circuitarium-mcp and dmang-dev-mcp-dolphin 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, Circuitarium MCP has a Quality Score of 52 /100 ( Good ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars. Mcp Dolphin holds a Quality Score of 63 /100 ( Good ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 2 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Circuitarium MCP vs Mcp Dolphin

In-depth architectural comparison of the Circuitarium MCP and Mcp Dolphin 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

Circuitarium MCP

Gaming · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Mcp Dolphin

Gaming · Local stdio

Quality: 63/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Circuitarium MCP if you need specialized Gaming tools running via a local process. Choose Mcp Dolphin if your workspace requires Gaming integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Circuitarium MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: electronics_capabilities, electronics_validate_experiment, electronics_plan_verification.

Explore Circuitarium MCP Details

Choose Mcp Dolphin when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: dolphin_ping, dolphin_get_info, dolphin_read8.

Explore Mcp Dolphin Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Circuitarium MCP Gaming	Mcp Dolphin dmang-dev Gaming
Summary	Model-neutral MCP tools for circuit artifacts, analysis, and unofficial CRUMB Unity inspection.	Drive the Dolphin GameCube/Wii emulator from any MCP client: read/write PowerPC memory (MEM1/MEM2), GameCube + Wii Remote input (buttons, IR pointer, accelerometer, MotionPlus), reset, save/load state, and frame advance. Python bridge inside Felk's scripting fork + Node MCP server.
Category & Scope	Gaming

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Circuitarium MCP Tools (22)

electronics_capabilities

Report callable backends, limitations, and recommended workflows

electronics_validate_experiment

Validate a portable experiment description without claiming it ran

electronics_plan_verification

Build an evidence plan for explicit circuit claims

crumb_component_catalog

Return the version-pinned CRUMB component catalog

crumb_analyze_design

Read bounded semantic views of a `.cru` save

crumb_compare_designs

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).

Circuitarium MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "circuitarium-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "circuitarium-mcp@0.3.1"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Mcp Dolphin Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dmang-dev-mcp-dolphin": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-dolphin"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Circuitarium MCP is categorized under Gaming and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Mcp Dolphin belongs to Gaming using local stdio subprocess. Select Circuitarium MCP when you need capabilities focused on gaming and Mcp Dolphin when you require tools for gaming.

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