Cloudforge vs Shipstatic MCP
A side-by-side look at the Cloudforge and Shipstatic MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Cloudforge for cloud platforms work as a local process; choose Shipstatic 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?
Choose 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.
Choose Shipstatic MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You have the keys it needs:
SHIP_TOKEN. - You want tools like
deployments_upload, deployments_list, deployments_get.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cloud Platforms | Cloud Platforms |
| Quality signal | 55/100 · Good | 67/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | No auth required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | SHIP_TOKEN |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 6 |
| Directory activity | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 7 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 50 | 15 |
| Full listing | View Cloudforge | View Shipstatic MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Cloudforge tools 50
cloudforge_diagram_to_mermaidFetch a saved diagram and render it as an inline Mermaid flowchartcloudforge_architecture_summaryStructured summary: resource counts by category, central components, inline diagramcloudforge_mermaid_from_jsonConvert raw diagram JSON to Mermaid without fetching from the servercloudforge_generate_terraformGenerate Terraform HCL from a natural-language architecture descriptioncloudforge_export_terraform_from_diagramExport Terraform HCL from an existing saved diagram in one stepcloudforge_parse_terraformTurn raw HCL into a diagram structure — deterministic, no AI, **and no account neededcloudforge_export_terraformExport a saved diagram's Terraform as it stands, without regeneratingcloudforge_import_terraformParse existing HCL → diagram structure + Mermaid previewcloudforge_chatAsk the CloudForge AI Architect for IaC advice, cost estimates, security reviewscloudforge_suggest_resourcesGet AI-recommended resources and connections for a described use casecloudforge_list_moldsBrowse 90 curated architecture templates (30 per cloud) — filter by provider, category, or searchcloudforge_get_moldFull detail for one Mold: layout, "why this shape" best practices, inline Mermaid preview, forge link- +38 more on the listing page
Shipstatic MCP tools 15
deployments_uploadDeploy a static site instantly: free, no account or API key required. Returns the live URL, file count, and size. Without SHIP_TOKEN, the response also includes a one-time claim URL, and the site expires in 3 days unless claimed. Pass `password` to make the site private.deployments_listList all deployments with their URLs, status, labels, and password protection state. The response's `cursor` is null on the last page; pass it back as `cursor` to fetch the next.deployments_getGet deployment details including URL, status, file count, size, labels, and password protection state.deployments_setUpdate deployment labels. Replaces all existing labels.deployments_deletePermanently deletes a deployment and its files.domains_setCreate or update a custom domain. Can reserve a name (omit deployment), link it to a deployment, switch deployments, or update labels. domains_records then returns the DNS records to configure.domains_listList all domains with their URLs, linked deployment, and `status`. The response's `cursor` is null on the last page; pass it back as `cursor` to fetch the next.domains_getGet domain details including URL, linked deployment, labels, and `status`: the one word saying what the domain needs from its owner (`unverified`, `unlinked`, `live`, `paused`).domains_recordsReturns the DNS records to configure at the domain's DNS provider. Call after domains_set. Custom domains only: a ShipStatic domain has no records to configure.domains_dnsReturns the DNS provider recorded for the domain, if known (e.g. Cloudflare, Namecheap): where its DNS records are configured. Custom domains only, and only while the domain is unverified; once its DNS is right there is nothing left to locate.domains_shareReturns a shareable DNS setup URL that needs no API key, for whoever manages the domain's DNS. Custom domains only, and only while the domain is unverified; a verified domain has no setup left to share.domains_validateCheck if a domain name is valid and available before creating it. Returns the normalized form and availability.- +3 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": {
"cloudforge": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"cloudforge-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Shipstatic MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"shipstatic-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@shipstatic/mcp"
],
"env": {
"SHIP_TOKEN": "YOUR_SHIP_TOKEN_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Cloudforge is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. Shipstatic MCP belongs to Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Cloudforge for cloud platforms work and Shipstatic 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. Shipstatic MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth 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 shipstatic-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. Shipstatic MCP has 67/100 (Great) with 7 views, 0 installs and 6 GitHub stars.