What is the key difference between Container Tracking MCP and Hermes Action Bridge?

Container Tracking MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Hermes Action Bridge belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Container Tracking MCP or Hermes Action Bridge 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 Container Tracking MCP and Hermes Action Bridge free or paid?

Container Tracking MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Hermes Action Bridge operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Container Tracking MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Hermes Action Bridge lists 5 tools with 2 views and 5 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Container Tracking MCP and Hermes Action Bridge 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

Container Tracking MCP vs Hermes Action Bridge

In-depth architectural comparison of the Container Tracking MCP and Hermes Action Bridge 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

Container Tracking MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Hermes Action Bridge

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Container Tracking MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Hermes Action Bridge 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 Container Tracking 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 Container Tracking MCP Details

Choose Hermes Action Bridge 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).
Primary tools included: hermes_run, hermes_plan, hermes_capabilities.

Explore Hermes Action Bridge Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Container Tracking MCP Developer Tools	Hermes Action Bridge Developer Tools
Summary	DCSA container tracking across 228 ocean carriers: live vessel positions, ETAs, demurrage alerts.	Delegate real-world actions from Claude Code, Codex, and other agents to Hermes Agent.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Container Tracking MCP Tools (0)

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

Hermes Action Bridge Tools (5)

hermes_run

delegate a request to Hermes. Optional overrides: `mode`, `preset`, `contextFiles`, `yolo`, `dryRun`, and — to trade cost for speed on simple tasks — `model`, `provider`, `maxTurns`, `timeoutSeconds`. Any effective `execute` request opens an interactive confirmation form first.

hermes_plan

shortcut for `hermes_run` with `mode=plan`.

hermes_capabilities

report configured presets, skills, toolsets, runtime, and policy without inventing live integrations.

hermes_presets

list configured presets.

hermes_status

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).

Container Tracking MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "container-tracking-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.trackingmcp.com/mcp",
        "--header",
        "Authorization: Bearer tmcp_demo_public"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Hermes Action Bridge Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hermes-action-bridge": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skills"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Container Tracking MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Hermes Action Bridge belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Container Tracking MCP when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Hermes Action Bridge when you require tools for developer tools.

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