What is the key difference between Hub MCP and MCP Server Python?

Hub MCP belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution, while MCP Server Python belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Hub MCP or MCP Server Python 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 Hub MCP and MCP Server Python free or paid?

Hub MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). MCP Server Python operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Hub MCP lists 35 tools with 2 views and 163 GitHub stars. MCP Server Python lists 6 tools with 1 views and 31 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Hub MCP and MCP Server Python 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

Hub MCP vs MCP Server Python

In-depth architectural comparison of the Hub MCP and MCP Server Python 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

Hub MCP

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 80/100 (Excellent) | Auth: API Key required

MCP Server Python

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 35/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Hub MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: HUB_PAT_TOKEN, MCP_AUTH_TOKEN.
Primary tools included: search, query, architectures.

Explore Hub MCP Details

Choose MCP Server Python when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: KESTRA_BASE_URL, KESTRA_TENANT_ID, KESTRA_USERNAME, KESTRA_PASSWORD, KESTRA_API_TOKEN, KESTRA_MCP_DISABLED_TOOLS, KESTRA_MCP_LOG_LEVEL.
Primary tools included: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Hub MCP docker VerifiedCloud Platforms	MCP Server Python kestra-io Cloud Platforms
Summary	Official MCP server to interact with Docker Hub, providing access to repositories, hub search and Docker Hardened Images	Implementation of MCP server for Kestra workflow orchestration platform.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Hub MCP Tools (35)

Search repositories and content using Search V4 API

query

Search query parameter (string, required)

architectures

Filter on architectures (string, optional)

badges

Filter by image content type badges (string, optional)

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).

Hub MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docker-hub-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HUB_PAT_TOKEN": "YOUR_HUB_PAT_TOKEN_HERE",
        "MCP_AUTH_TOKEN": "YOUR_MCP_AUTH_TOKEN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

MCP Server Python Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kestra-io-mcp-server-python": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "kestra-io-mcp-server-python"
      ],
      "env": {
        "KESTRA_BASE_URL": "YOUR_KESTRA_BASE_URL_HERE",
        "KESTRA_TENANT_ID": "YOUR_KESTRA_TENANT_ID_HERE",
        "KESTRA_USERNAME": "YOUR_KESTRA_USERNAME_HERE",
        "KESTRA_PASSWORD": "YOUR_KESTRA_PASSWORD_HERE",
        "KESTRA_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_KESTRA_API_TOKEN_HERE",
        "KESTRA_MCP_DISABLED_TOOLS": "YOUR_KESTRA_MCP_DISABLED_TOOLS_HERE",
        "KESTRA_MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "YOUR_KESTRA_MCP_LOG_LEVEL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Hub MCP is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MCP Server Python belongs to Cloud Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select Hub MCP when you need capabilities focused on cloud platforms and MCP Server Python when you require tools for cloud platforms.

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