What is the key difference between Dock and Dwarf Fortress (DFHack)?

Dock belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Dwarf Fortress (DFHack) belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Dock or Dwarf Fortress (DFHack) 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 Dock and Dwarf Fortress (DFHack) free or paid?

Dock operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Dwarf Fortress (DFHack) operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Dock lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Dwarf Fortress (DFHack) lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Dock and Dwarf Fortress (DFHack) 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 Dock or Dwarf Fortress (DFHack) 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 Dock and Dwarf Fortress (DFHack) free to use, or do they require API keys?

Dock is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Dwarf Fortress (DFHack) 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 Dock and Dwarf Fortress (DFHack) at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both dock-2 and dwarf-fortress-dfhack 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, Dock has a Quality Score of 36 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Dwarf Fortress (DFHack) holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Dock vs Dwarf Fortress (DFHack)

In-depth architectural comparison of the Dock and Dwarf Fortress (DFHack) 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

Dock

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Dwarf Fortress (DFHack)

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Dock if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Dwarf Fortress (DFHack) 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 Dock 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 Dock Details

Choose Dwarf Fortress (DFHack) 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 Dwarf Fortress (DFHack) Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D Dock Developer Tools	D Dwarf Fortress (DFHack) Developer Tools
Summary	The AI workspace for you, your team, and every agent you run. Tables and docs, one live surface.	MCP server exposing a live Dwarf Fortress fort to an AI agent as curated, semantic tools
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Dock Tools (0)

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

Dwarf Fortress (DFHack) 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).

Dock Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dock-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@trydock/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Dwarf Fortress (DFHack) Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dwarf-fortress-dfhack": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "dwarf-fortress-dfhack"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Dock is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Dwarf Fortress (DFHack) belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Dock when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Dwarf Fortress (DFHack) when you require tools for developer tools.

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