What is the key difference between Dnd5e and Valet?

Dnd5e belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Valet belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Dnd5e or Valet 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 Dnd5e and Valet free or paid?

Dnd5e operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Valet operates under a Freemium model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Dnd5e lists 4 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Valet lists 0 tools with 2 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Dnd5e and Valet 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

Dnd5e vs Valet

In-depth architectural comparison of the Dnd5e 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.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Dnd5e

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Valet

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Dnd5e if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Valet 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 Dnd5e 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: get_spell, get_monster, get_class.

Explore Dnd5e Details

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).

Explore Valet Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D Dnd5e Developer Tools	Valet Developer Tools
Summary	D&D 5e MCP — wraps the D&D 5th Edition API (free, no auth)	Get share links, publish and manage websites, artifacts and agents. No account needed.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

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.

Valet 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

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dnd5e": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "dnd5e"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Valet Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Dnd5e is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Valet belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Dnd5e when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Valet when you require tools for developer tools.

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