What is the key difference between Codealive Mcp and Pystub?

Codealive Mcp belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Pystub belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Codealive Mcp or Pystub 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 Codealive Mcp and Pystub free or paid?

Codealive Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Pystub operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Codealive Mcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 86 GitHub stars. Pystub lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Codealive Mcp and Pystub 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 Codealive Mcp or Pystub 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 Codealive Mcp and Pystub free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both codealive-mcp and pystub 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, Codealive Mcp has a Quality Score of 44 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 86 GitHub stars. Pystub holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Codealive Mcp vs Pystub

In-depth architectural comparison of the Codealive Mcp and Pystub 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

Codealive Mcp

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Pystub

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Codealive Mcp if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Pystub 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 Codealive Mcp 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 Codealive Mcp Details

Choose Pystub 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 Pystub Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Codealive Mcp Developer Tools	P Pystub Developer Tools
Summary	Semantic code search and analysis from CodeAlive for AI assistants and agents.	Auto-detect stubbable packages for Python exe builds and generate minimal stub code
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Codealive Mcp Tools (0)

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

Pystub 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).

Codealive Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Pystub Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pystub": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "pystub"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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