What is the key difference between Code Runner and Pmd?

Code Runner belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Pmd belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Code Runner or Pmd 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 Code Runner and Pmd free or paid?

Code Runner operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Pmd operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Code Runner lists 0 tools with 0 views and 245 GitHub stars. Pmd lists 0 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Code Runner and Pmd 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Code Runner vs Pmd

In-depth architectural comparison of the Code Runner and Pmd 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

Code Runner

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Pmd

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Code Runner if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Pmd if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Code Runner 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 Code Runner Details

Choose Pmd 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 Pmd Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Code Runner Developer Tools	P Pmd Developer Tools
Summary	Code Runner MCP Server which can run code in various programming languages.	MCP server for PMD static code analyzer - run code analysis and detect duplicates
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Code Runner Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Pmd Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Code Runner Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "code-runner": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "for"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Pmd Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pmd": {
      "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pmd/pmd/main/docs/images/logo/pmd-logo-300px.png"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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