What is the key difference between Dock and Spots?

Dock belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Spots belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Dock or Spots 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 Spots free or paid?

Dock operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Spots 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. Spots lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Dock and Spots 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 Spots 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 Spots free to use, or do they require API keys?

Dock is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Spots 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 Spots at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both dock and spots 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 20 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Spots holds a Quality Score of 46 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Dock vs Spots

In-depth architectural comparison of the Dock and Spots 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: 20/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Spots

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 46/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Dock if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Spots if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. 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 Spots 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).

Explore Spots Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D Dock Developer Tools	S Spots Developer Tools
Summary	The AI workspace for you, your team, and every agent you run. Tables and docs, one live surface.	Find 27,000+ outdoor ping pong tables worldwide, with spot details and live playing conditions.
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.

Spots 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": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "dock"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Spots Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "spots": {
      "url": "https://leagueofspin.com"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Dock is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Spots belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Dock when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Spots when you require tools for developer tools.

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