Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Demo.st vs Tldraw
In-depth architectural comparison of the Demo.st and Tldraw 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
Demo.st
Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Tldraw
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Demo.st if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Tldraw 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?
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Choose Demo.st when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
- Primary tools included: check_subdomain_availability, reserve_subdomain, upload_site.
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Choose Tldraw 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).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Demo.st Tools (5)
check_subdomain_availability
Check if a subdomain is available (no token).
reserve_subdomain
Reserve a subdomain (token required).
upload_site
Upload a .zip as site content; use `zip_base64` (easiest for agents) or `file_url` for a public zip URL (token required).
clear_site
Remove deployed content; subdomain stays reserved (token required).
release_subdomain
Release your subdomain (token required).
Tldraw 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).
Demo.st Configuration
Tldraw Configuration