What is the key difference between Derived and McpProxy?

Derived belongs to the Browser Automation category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while McpProxy belongs to the Browser Automation category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Derived or McpProxy 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 Derived and McpProxy free or paid?

Derived operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). McpProxy operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Derived lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. McpProxy lists 5 tools with 2 views and 966 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Derived and McpProxy 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

Derived vs McpProxy

In-depth architectural comparison of the Derived and McpProxy 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

Derived

Browser Automation · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

McpProxy

Browser Automation · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Derived if you need specialized Browser Automation tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose McpProxy if your workspace requires Browser Automation integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Derived when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Browser Automation domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Derived Details

Choose McpProxy when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Browser Automation domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: IDE_PORT, HOST, LOG_ENABLED.
Primary tools included: Proxies MCP requests to JetBrains IDEs via local webserver, Supports configuration of IDE host and port, Enables logging via environment variable.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Derived Browser Automation	McpProxy jetbrains Browser Automation
Summary	Inspect and safely clean local Xcode, Simulator, and XCTest storage.	A model context protocol server to work with JetBrains IDEs: IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm, etc. Also, works with Android Studio
Category & Scope	Browser Automation	Browser Automation

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Derived Tools (0)

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

McpProxy Tools (5)

Proxies MCP requests to JetBrains IDEs via local webserver

Supports configuration of IDE host and port

Enables logging via environment variable

Compatible with VS Code and Claude Desktop MCP clients

Supports external connections with proper IDE settings

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).

Derived Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "derived": {
      "url": "https://img.shields.io/badge/macOS-14.0%2B-111827?logo=apple"
    }
  }
}

McpProxy Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jetbrains-mcpproxy": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "executable"
      ],
      "env": {
        "IDE_PORT": "YOUR_IDE_PORT_HERE",
        "HOST": "YOUR_HOST_HERE",
        "LOG_ENABLED": "YOUR_LOG_ENABLED_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Derived is categorized under Browser Automation and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, McpProxy belongs to Browser Automation using local stdio subprocess. Select Derived when you need capabilities focused on browser automation and McpProxy when you require tools for browser automation.

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