ExecBro vs Scrivener MCP

A side-by-side look at the ExecBro and Scrivener MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

ExecBroCode Execution · Local subprocess (stdio)Gives AI agents eyes and hands into running React Native apps: logs, REPL, tap, screenshots64GoodAuth: no auth required

Scrivener MCPKnowledge & Memory · Local subprocess (stdio)Connect Scrivener 3 writing projects to Claude and other AI assistants. 47 tools for document management, writing analysis, semantic search, character/plot memory, and content enhancement. Progressive skill loading, relationship engine with HMS triplets, and JS fallback for offline semantic search. npm i -g scrivener-mcp61GoodAuth: no auth required

Verdict: choose ExecBro for code execution work as a local process; choose Scrivener MCP for knowledge & memory as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Choose ExecBro when

You need dedicated capabilities in the Code Execution domain.
You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
You want tools like scan_metro, get_logs, get_network_requests.

Explore ExecBro

Choose Scrivener MCP when

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
Its auth model fits you: No auth required.

Explore Scrivener MCP

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

Spec	ExecBro	Scrivener MCP
Category	Code Execution	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal	64/100 · Good	61/100 · Good
Install command	Confirmed	Confirmed
Transport	Local subprocess (stdio)	Local subprocess (stdio)
Auth	No auth required	No auth required
Pricing	Freemium	Free
Required env vars	None listed	None listed
Verified owner	Community listing	Community listing
GitHub stars	78	67
Directory activity	4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes	18 views 12 installs 6 upvotes
Tools	11	Not listed
Full listing	View ExecBro	View Scrivener MCP

Tools & capabilities

ExecBro tools 11

scan_metroStart here** — scan for Metro servers and auto-connect
get_logsCapture and search console logs with filtering and summaries
get_network_requestsMonitor HTTP requests with method/status filtering
get_screen_stateOrientation snapshot** — active route, overlays, and every element with a tap-ready `(x, y)
get_screen_layoutScreen map of visible components with positions, sizes, and text content
tapUnified tap** — auto-detects platform, tries fiber → accessibility → OCR → coordinates
pinchReal two-finger pinch-to-zoom** — Android emulator only (iOS in progress)
input_textType text — targets and focuses a field itself, or `native:true` for whatever's focused. `replace:true` clears first (Fabric)
dismiss_keyboardBlur the focused input and close the on-screen keyboard
execute_in_appRun JS expressions in the app runtime (REPL-style)
ios_screenshotTake device screenshots — `ios_screenshot` also works on a USB-attached physical iPhone/iPad (capture only)

Scrivener MCP tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

ExecBro

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "execbro": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "execbro@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Scrivener MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "writerslogic-scrivener-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "scrivener-setup"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

ExecBro is categorized under Code Execution and uses a local stdio subprocess. Scrivener MCP belongs to Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick ExecBro for code execution work and Scrivener MCP for knowledge & memory.

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

ExecBro is listed as freemium — a free tier with paid plans. Auth: no auth required. Scrivener MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add execbro and writerslogic-scrivener-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, ExecBro has a quality signal of 64/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 78 GitHub stars. Scrivener MCP has 61/100 (Good) with 18 views, 12 installs and 67 GitHub stars.