What is the key difference between E18e and Envault?

E18e belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Envault belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install E18e or Envault 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 E18e and Envault free or paid?

E18e operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Envault operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

E18e lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Envault lists 0 tools with 1 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both E18e and Envault 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 E18e or Envault 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 E18e and Envault free to use, or do they require API keys?

E18e is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Envault 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 E18e and Envault at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both e18e and envault 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, E18e has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Envault holds a Quality Score of 45 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 3 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

E18e vs Envault

In-depth architectural comparison of the E18e and Envault 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

E18e

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Envault

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Verdict Summary: Choose E18e if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Envault 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 E18e 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 E18e Details

Choose Envault 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 Envault Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	E E18e Developer Tools	E Envault Developer Tools
Summary	The official e18e MCP server keeping your agent in check from installing bloated dependencies.	Secure secret management with a Human-In-The-Loop (HITL) interceptor for agent mutations.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

E18e Tools (0)

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

Envault 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).

E18e Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "e18e": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "e18e"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Envault Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "envault": {
      "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DinanathDash/Envault/main/install.sh"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

E18e is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Envault belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select E18e when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Envault when you require tools for developer tools.

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