What is the key difference between Env and Cargovox?

Env belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Cargovox belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Env or Cargovox 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 Env and Cargovox free or paid?

Env operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Cargovox operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Env lists 14 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Cargovox lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Env and Cargovox 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

Env vs Cargovox

In-depth architectural comparison of the Env and Cargovox 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

Env

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Cargovox

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Env if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Cargovox if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Env 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).
Primary tools included: env_list_variables, env_detect_missing, env_compare_files.

Explore Env Details

Choose Cargovox 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 Cargovox Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	E Env Developer Tools	C Cargovox Developer Tools
Summary	Dotenv parser, ports, system info for AI agents	CargoVox freight tracking and shipment info via AI agents
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Env Tools (14)

env_list_variables

Parse a `.env` file and list all variable keys (values masked)

env_detect_missing

Check if required environment variables are present and populated

env_compare_files

Compare `.env` vs `.env.example` to find missing or extra variables

env_find_duplicates

Find duplicate variable keys in a `.env` file

env_generate_example

Generate `.env.example` from an existing `.env` file (strips values, keeps comments, adds placeholders)

env_detect_from_package_json

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).

Env Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Cargovox Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-255": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-255"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Env is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Cargovox belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Env when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Cargovox when you require tools for developer tools.

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