What is the key difference between Cursor Delegate and Codex Delegate?

Cursor Delegate belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Codex Delegate belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Cursor Delegate or Codex Delegate 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 Cursor Delegate and Codex Delegate free or paid?

Cursor Delegate operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Codex Delegate operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Cursor Delegate lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Codex Delegate lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Cursor Delegate and Codex Delegate 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 Cursor Delegate or Codex Delegate 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 Cursor Delegate and Codex Delegate free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both cursor-delegate and codex-delegate 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, Cursor Delegate has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Codex Delegate holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Cursor Delegate vs Codex Delegate

In-depth architectural comparison of the Cursor Delegate and Codex Delegate 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

Cursor Delegate

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Codex Delegate

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Cursor Delegate if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Codex Delegate 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 Cursor Delegate 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).

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Choose Codex Delegate 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 Codex Delegate Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Cursor Delegate Developer Tools	C Codex Delegate Developer Tools
Summary	Bridge AI coding hosts to cursor-agent over the Agent Client Protocol.	Bridge AI coding hosts to the OpenAI Codex CLI for delegated implementation.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Cursor Delegate Tools (0)

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Codex Delegate Tools (0)

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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).

Cursor Delegate Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Codex Delegate Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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