What is the key difference between DERO MCP Server and EPANET MCP Server?

DERO MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while EPANET MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install DERO MCP Server or EPANET MCP Server 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 DERO MCP Server and EPANET MCP Server free or paid?

DERO MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). EPANET MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

DERO MCP Server lists 0 tools with 1 views and 2 GitHub stars. EPANET MCP Server lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both DERO MCP Server and EPANET MCP Server 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 DERO MCP Server or EPANET MCP Server 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 DERO MCP Server and EPANET MCP Server free to use, or do they require API keys?

DERO MCP Server is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . EPANET MCP Server 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 DERO MCP Server and EPANET MCP Server at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both dero-mcp-server and epanet-mcp-server 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, DERO MCP Server has a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 2 GitHub stars. EPANET MCP Server holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

DERO MCP Server vs EPANET MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the DERO MCP Server and EPANET MCP Server 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

DERO MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

EPANET MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose DERO MCP Server if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose EPANET MCP Server 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 DERO MCP Server 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 DERO MCP Server Details

Choose EPANET MCP Server 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 EPANET MCP Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D DERO MCP Server Developer Tools	E EPANET MCP Server Developer Tools
Summary	Read-only DERO daemon MCP tools for chain inspection and analysis.	MCP server for EPANET water-distribution network simulation and scenario analysis.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

DERO MCP Server Tools (0)

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

EPANET MCP Server 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).

DERO MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dero-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "dero-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

EPANET MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "epanet-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "epanet-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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