What is the key difference between Code Runner and Valet?

Code Runner belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Valet belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Code Runner or Valet 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 Valet free or paid?

Code Runner operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Valet operates under a Freemium 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. Valet lists 0 tools with 2 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Code Runner and Valet 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 Valet

In-depth architectural comparison of the Code Runner and Valet 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

Valet

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Code Runner if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Valet 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 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 Valet when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Freemium).

Explore Valet Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Code Runner Developer Tools	Valet Developer Tools
Summary	Code Runner MCP Server which can run code in various programming languages.	Get share links, publish and manage websites, artifacts and agents. No account needed.
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.

Valet 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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Valet Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "valet": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skills"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Code Runner is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Valet belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Code Runner when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Valet when you require tools for developer tools.

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