Cloudforge vs Portkey Admin MCP

A side-by-side look at the Cloudforge and Portkey Admin MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Cloudforge logoCloudforgeCloud Platforms · Local subprocess (stdio)Visualise diagrams, generate Terraform HCL, and manage Azure/AWS/GCP infrastructure with AI.55GoodAuth: not declaredPortkey Admin MCP logoPortkey Admin MCPCloud Platforms · Local subprocess (stdio)MCP server for the Portkey AI Gateway Admin API — 150 tools for prompts, configs, analytics, keys, guardrails, integrations, and more.65GreatAuth: api key required

Verdict: choose Cloudforge for cloud platforms work as a local process; choose Portkey Admin MCP for cloud platforms as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Cloudforge logoChoose Cloudforge when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • You want tools like cloudforge_diagram_to_mermaid, cloudforge_architecture_summary, cloudforge_mermaid_from_json.
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Portkey Admin MCP logoChoose Portkey Admin MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: API key required.
  • You have the keys it needs: PORTKEY_API_KEY, PORTKEY_TOOL_DOMAINS.
  • You want tools like list_all_users, invite_user, get_user_stats.
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Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecCloudforge logoCloudforgePortkey Admin MCP logoPortkey Admin MCP
CategoryCloud PlatformsCloud Platforms
Quality signal55/100 · Good65/100 · Great
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredAPI key required
PricingNot declaredBYOK (pay the provider)
Required env varsNone listedPORTKEY_API_KEYPORTKEY_TOOL_DOMAINS
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars06
Directory activity 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools50181

Tools & capabilities

Cloudforge tools 50

  • cloudforge_diagram_to_mermaidFetch a saved diagram and render it as an inline Mermaid flowchart
  • cloudforge_architecture_summaryStructured summary: resource counts by category, central components, inline diagram
  • cloudforge_mermaid_from_jsonConvert raw diagram JSON to Mermaid without fetching from the server
  • cloudforge_generate_terraformGenerate Terraform HCL from a natural-language architecture description
  • cloudforge_export_terraform_from_diagramExport Terraform HCL from an existing saved diagram in one step
  • cloudforge_parse_terraformTurn raw HCL into a diagram structure — deterministic, no AI, **and no account needed
  • cloudforge_export_terraformExport a saved diagram's Terraform as it stands, without regenerating
  • cloudforge_import_terraformParse existing HCL → diagram structure + Mermaid preview
  • cloudforge_chatAsk the CloudForge AI Architect for IaC advice, cost estimates, security reviews
  • cloudforge_suggest_resourcesGet AI-recommended resources and connections for a described use case
  • cloudforge_list_moldsBrowse 90 curated architecture templates (30 per cloud) — filter by provider, category, or search
  • cloudforge_get_moldFull detail for one Mold: layout, "why this shape" best practices, inline Mermaid preview, forge link
  • +38 more on the listing page

Portkey Admin MCP tools 181

  • list_all_usersList accepted org users with id, name, email, role, and timestamps. Use this to find a user_id before get_user, update_user, delete_user, or add_workspace_member; use list_user_invites for pending invitations. Enterprise-gated. Returns 403 on non-Enterprise Portkey plans.
  • invite_userInvite a new org user and optionally provision workspace access and an API key in one call. Workspace assignments apply only after acceptance; use add_workspace_member or update_workspace_member later for follow-up changes.
  • get_user_statsReturn per-user request and cost analytics for a required time range. This is usage-by-user, not population metrics; use get_users_analytics for active-user or cohort trends. Enterprise-gated. Returns 403 on non-Enterprise Portkey plans.
  • get_userGet one accepted user by id and return their profile, role, and timestamps. Use list_all_users to find the id if you only have a name or email, and get_user_invite for pending invitations. Enterprise-gated. Returns 403 on non-Enterprise Portkey plans.
  • update_userUpdate a user's first name, last name, or organization role by id. Email and workspace roles are not editable here; use update_workspace_member for workspace membership changes.
  • delete_userDelete a user from the org by id. This is permanent, removes org and workspace memberships, revokes API keys, and ends active sessions; use delete_user_invite for pending invites instead.
  • list_user_invitesList pending and sent invitations with id, email, role, status, and expiry. Use this to check invite state; use list_all_users for users who already accepted. Enterprise-gated. Returns 403 on non-Enterprise Portkey plans.
  • get_user_inviteGet one invitation by invite id and return its email, role, status, and expiry. Use this for pending invites only; use get_user for accepted users.
  • delete_user_inviteDelete a pending invite and revoke its invite link. This does not affect existing users; use delete_user for full user removal.
  • resend_user_inviteResend the email for a pending invite that has not been accepted, unlike invite_user which creates a new invite. This sends a fresh email without modifying the invite record, expiry, or role; use get_user_invite first if you are unsure whether the invite still exists and list_user_invites to discover invite_ids.
  • list_scim_workspace_mappingsList identity-provider SCIM group mappings that automatically grant Portkey workspace roles. Use it to audit provisioned access or obtain mapping_id before delete_scim_workspace_mapping; filter by workspace, group, or role and page through large directories. This reads mappings only and does not query individual workspace members. Enterprise-gated. Returns 403 on non-Enterprise Portkey plans.
  • create_scim_workspace_mappingMap one identity-provider SCIM group to a Portkey workspace role so current and future group members receive access automatically. Provide exactly one of scim_group_id or scim_group_name; a name can pre-create the Portkey SCIM group before the IdP provisions it. Use list_scim_groups to discover existing groups and list_workspaces for the workspace ID. This changes access provisioning and is distinct from add_workspace_member, which grants one user directly. Enterprise-gated. Returns 403 on non-Enterprise Portkey plans.
  • +169 more on the listing page

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

Cloudforge

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cloudforge": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "cloudforge-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Portkey Admin MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "s-b-e-n-s-o-n-portkey-admin-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "portkey-admin-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PORTKEY_API_KEY": "YOUR_PORTKEY_API_KEY_HERE",
        "PORTKEY_TOOL_DOMAINS": "YOUR_PORTKEY_TOOL_DOMAINS_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Cloudforge is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. Portkey Admin MCP belongs to Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Cloudforge for cloud platforms work and Portkey Admin MCP for cloud platforms.

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

Cloudforge has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Portkey Admin MCP is bring-your-own-key: usage is billed by the API provider you supply a key for. Auth: api key required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add cloudforge and s-b-e-n-s-o-n-portkey-admin-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Cloudforge has a quality signal of 55/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Portkey Admin MCP has 65/100 (Great) with 3 views, 0 installs and 6 GitHub stars.