What is the key difference between Codescene Mcp Server and CodeSherlock?

Codescene Mcp Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while CodeSherlock belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Codescene Mcp Server or CodeSherlock 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 Codescene Mcp Server and CodeSherlock free or paid?

Codescene Mcp Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). CodeSherlock operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Codescene Mcp Server lists 0 tools with 1 views and 59 GitHub stars. CodeSherlock lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Codescene Mcp Server and CodeSherlock 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 Codescene Mcp Server or CodeSherlock 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 Codescene Mcp Server and CodeSherlock free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both codescene-mcp-server and codesherlock 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, Codescene Mcp Server has a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 59 GitHub stars. CodeSherlock holds a Quality Score of 19 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Codescene Mcp Server vs CodeSherlock

In-depth architectural comparison of the Codescene Mcp Server and CodeSherlock 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

Codescene Mcp Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

CodeSherlock

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 19/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Codescene Mcp Server if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose CodeSherlock 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 Codescene Mcp Server 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 Codescene Mcp Server Details

Choose CodeSherlock 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 CodeSherlock Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Codescene Mcp Server Developer Tools	C CodeSherlock Developer Tools
Summary	An MCP server that provides CodeScene Code Health analysis tools.	AI-powered static and contextual code analysis MCP server
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Codescene Mcp Server Tools (0)

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

CodeSherlock 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).

Codescene Mcp Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

CodeSherlock Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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