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

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

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

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

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

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

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

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

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

CodeSherlock vs Codescene Mcp Server

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

CodeSherlock

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Codescene Mcp Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

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

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

Feature & Specification Comparison

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

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

CodeSherlock Tools (0)

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

Codescene Mcp Server 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).

CodeSherlock Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Codescene Mcp Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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