Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Dnd5e vs Tldraw
In-depth architectural comparison of the Dnd5e 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
Dnd5e
Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Tldraw
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Dnd5e 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 Dnd5e 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: get_spell, get_monster, get_class.
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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
Dnd5e Tools (4)
get_spell
Get spell details including damage, range, duration, components, and effects. Provide spell index (e.g., "fireball", "magic-missile", "cure-wounds"). Returns damage dice, range, casting time, and effect descriptions.
get_monster
Get monster stats including AC, HP, abilities, skills, senses, and actions. Provide monster index (e.g., "aboleth", "dragon-red-adult", "goblin"). Returns ability scores, skill bonuses, and attack/action details.
get_class
Get class features, hit dice, proficiencies, and advancement tables. Provide class index (e.g., "barbarian", "wizard", "rogue"). Returns feature progression, proficiency gains, and subclass options.
list_spells
Search D&D 5e spells by name or level. Returns spell indices, names, and levels for use with get_spell to fetch full details.
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).
Dnd5e Configuration
Tldraw Configuration