What is the key difference between Coach and AdButler?

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

How do I install Coach or AdButler 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 Coach and AdButler free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Coach lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. AdButler lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both coach and adbutler 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, Coach has a Quality Score of 31 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. AdButler holds a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Coach vs AdButler

In-depth architectural comparison of the Coach and AdButler 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

Coach

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 31/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

AdButler

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

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

Choose AdButler 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 AdButler Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Coach Developer Tools	A AdButler Developer Tools
Summary	Turn Claude or ChatGPT into a cycling coach that plans your training and adapts to your real life.	Manage AdButler campaigns, zones, ad items, VAST, and reports from Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Coach Tools (0)

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AdButler 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).

Coach Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "coach": {
      "url": "https://joules.cc"
    }
  }
}

AdButler Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "adbutler": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@adbutler/mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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