Verdict Summary: Choose Mcp Pointer if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose GroundTruth — subsurface scan QA & trade estimating 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 Mcp Pointer 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: Option+Click to select DOM elements in Chrome, Extracts text content, CSS classes, HTML attributes, position, and styling, Dynamic control of text detail and CSS styling levels per MCP call.
Visual DOM element selector for agentic coding tools. Chrome extension + MCP server bridge for Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf etc. Option+Click to capture elements.
Two independent AI models read a GPR, locate or pipe scan and flag the do-not-core call.
Mcp Pointer is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, GroundTruth — subsurface scan QA & trade estimating belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Mcp Pointer when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and GroundTruth — subsurface scan QA & trade estimating when you require tools for developer tools.