Dev Workflow MCP Server vs Valet

In-depth architectural comparison of the Dev Workflow MCP Server and Valet 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

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Choose Dev Workflow 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).
• Primary tools included: package.json, server.json.

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Choose Valet when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Freemium).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D Dev Workflow MCP Server Developer Tools	Valet Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server to enforce development workflow discipline	Get share links, publish and manage websites, artifacts and agents. No account needed.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dev-workflow-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@programinglive/dev-workflow-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

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