What is the key difference between MCP Ppsspp and Crafty MCP?

MCP Ppsspp belongs to the Gaming category with local stdio execution, while Crafty MCP belongs to the Gaming category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Ppsspp or Crafty MCP 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 MCP Ppsspp and Crafty MCP free or paid?

MCP Ppsspp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Crafty MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Ppsspp lists 16 tools with 5 views and 8 GitHub stars. Crafty MCP lists 63 tools with 3 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Ppsspp and Crafty MCP 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

MCP Ppsspp vs Crafty MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Ppsspp and Crafty MCP 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

MCP Ppsspp

Gaming · Local stdio

Quality: 64/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Crafty MCP

Gaming · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Ppsspp if you need specialized Gaming tools running via a local process. Choose Crafty MCP if your workspace requires Gaming integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Ppsspp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: PPSSPP_PORT.
Primary tools included: ppsspp_ping, ppsspp_get_info, ppsspp_read8.

Explore MCP Ppsspp Details

Choose Crafty MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: CRAFTY_URL, CRAFTY_API_TOKEN, CRAFTY_ALLOW_INSECURE, CRAFTY_TIMEOUT.
Primary tools included: crafty_login, crafty_api_info, crafty_list_schemas.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Ppsspp dmang-dev Gaming	Crafty MCP HadiCherkaoui Gaming
Summary	Drive PSP games through PPSSPP's built-in WebSocket debugger interface — no plugin needed. Memory r/w (u8/u16/u32/range/string), input (buttons + analog), pause/resume/step, screenshot, MIPS Allegrex registers, CPU execution breakpoints. The richest debugger surface in the family thanks to PPSSPP's native instrumentation.	MCP server for managing Minecraft servers through Crafty Controller 4. Start, stop, backup, send commands, manage files, schedules, webhooks, and users via the Crafty API.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Ppsspp Tools (16)

ppsspp_ping

Verify connectivity (returns version)

ppsspp_get_info

Title, disc ID, version, run state

ppsspp_read8

Read u8 / u16-LE / u32-LE from PSP memory

ppsspp_write8

Write to PSP memory

ppsspp_read_range

Read up to 64 KiB as a byte array

ppsspp_write_range

Write byte array to memory

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).

MCP Ppsspp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dmang-dev-mcp-ppsspp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-ppsspp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PPSSPP_PORT": "YOUR_PPSSPP_PORT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Crafty MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hadicherkaoui-crafty-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "crafty-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CRAFTY_URL": "YOUR_CRAFTY_URL_HERE",
        "CRAFTY_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_CRAFTY_API_TOKEN_HERE",
        "CRAFTY_ALLOW_INSECURE": "YOUR_CRAFTY_ALLOW_INSECURE_HERE",
        "CRAFTY_TIMEOUT": "YOUR_CRAFTY_TIMEOUT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Ppsspp is categorized under Gaming and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Crafty MCP belongs to Gaming using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Ppsspp when you need capabilities focused on gaming and Crafty MCP when you require tools for gaming.

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