What is the key difference between Dashclaw and Modelmeter?

Dashclaw belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Modelmeter belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Dashclaw or Modelmeter 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 Dashclaw and Modelmeter free or paid?

Dashclaw operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Modelmeter operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Dashclaw lists 0 tools with 0 views and 300 GitHub stars. Modelmeter lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Dashclaw and Modelmeter 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

Dashclaw vs Modelmeter

In-depth architectural comparison of the Dashclaw and Modelmeter 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

Dashclaw

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Modelmeter

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 33/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Dashclaw if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Modelmeter 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 Dashclaw 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 Dashclaw Details

Choose Modelmeter 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 Modelmeter Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D Dashclaw Developer Tools	M Modelmeter Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server for DashClaw governance — guard, record, invoke, and discover capabilities.	The changelog of record for the AI stack: sunset checks, deprecations, pricing, and model events.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Dashclaw Tools (0)

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

Modelmeter 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).

Dashclaw Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Modelmeter Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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