What is the key difference between Dynatrace Mcp and Scout Mcp Local?

Dynatrace Mcp belongs to the Monitoring category with local stdio execution, while Scout Mcp Local belongs to the Monitoring category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Dynatrace Mcp or Scout Mcp Local 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 Dynatrace Mcp and Scout Mcp Local free or paid?

Dynatrace Mcp operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (OAuth 2.0). Scout Mcp Local operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Dynatrace Mcp lists 5 tools with 2 views and 134 GitHub stars. Scout Mcp Local lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Dynatrace Mcp and Scout Mcp Local 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 Dynatrace Mcp or Scout Mcp Local 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 Dynatrace Mcp and Scout Mcp Local free to use, or do they require API keys?

Dynatrace Mcp is listed under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model with OAuth 2.0 . Scout Mcp Local 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 Dynatrace Mcp and Scout Mcp Local at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both dynatrace-oss-dynatrace-mcp and scout-mcp-local 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, Dynatrace Mcp has a Quality Score of 49 /100 ( Fair ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 134 GitHub stars. Scout Mcp Local holds a Quality Score of 25 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Dynatrace Mcp vs Scout Mcp Local

In-depth architectural comparison of the Dynatrace Mcp and Scout Mcp Local 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

Dynatrace Mcp

Monitoring · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: OAuth 2.0

Scout Mcp Local

Monitoring · Local stdio

Quality: 25/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Dynatrace Mcp if you need specialized Monitoring tools running via a local process. Choose Scout Mcp Local if your workspace requires Monitoring integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Dynatrace Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Monitoring domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: OAuth 2.0 (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: DT_ENVIRONMENT, DT_MCP_TOKEN_STORAGE.
Primary tools included: AI-powered DQL generation and explanation, Browser-based OAuth Authorization Code Flow authentication, Token storage in OS keychain or file system.

Explore Dynatrace Mcp Details

Choose Scout Mcp Local when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Monitoring domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Scout Mcp Local Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Dynatrace Mcp dynatrace-oss Monitoring	S Scout Mcp Local Monitoring
Summary	Leverage AI-driven observability, security, and automation to analyze anomalies, logs, traces, events, metrics.	An MCP server for Scout Monitoring data interactions.
Category & Scope	Monitoring	Monitoring
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Dynatrace Mcp Tools (5)

AI-powered DQL generation and explanation

Browser-based OAuth Authorization Code Flow authentication

Token storage in OS keychain or file system

Support for anomalies, logs, traces, events, and metrics

Integration with local MCP clients via stdio

Scout Mcp Local 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).

Dynatrace Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dynatrace-oss-dynatrace-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@dynatrace-oss/dynatrace-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DT_ENVIRONMENT": "YOUR_DT_ENVIRONMENT_HERE",
        "DT_MCP_TOKEN_STORAGE": "YOUR_DT_MCP_TOKEN_STORAGE_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Scout Mcp Local Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scout-mcp-local": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "scout-mcp-local"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Dynatrace Mcp is categorized under Monitoring and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Scout Mcp Local belongs to Monitoring using local stdio subprocess. Select Dynatrace Mcp when you need capabilities focused on monitoring and Scout Mcp Local when you require tools for monitoring.

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