What is the key difference between Docs and Sidecar?

Docs belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Sidecar belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Docs or Sidecar 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 Docs and Sidecar free or paid?

Docs operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Sidecar operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Docs lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Sidecar lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Docs and Sidecar 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 Docs or Sidecar 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 Docs and Sidecar free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both docs and sidecar 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, Docs has a Quality Score of 45 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Sidecar holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Docs vs Sidecar

In-depth architectural comparison of the Docs and Sidecar 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

Docs

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Sidecar

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Docs if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Sidecar 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 Docs 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 Docs Details

Choose Sidecar 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 Sidecar Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	D Docs Developer Tools	S Sidecar Developer Tools
Summary	Search and read the Free Battery Factory docs (LiteShip, batpak) as live MCP tools.	Cross-tool context for your data stack. Search, lineage, and impact across warehouse and BI tools.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Docs Tools (0)

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

Sidecar 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).

Docs Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docs": {
      "url": "https://freebatteryfactory.com"
    }
  }
}

Sidecar Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sidecar": {
      "url": "https://sidecardata.com"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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