Formio MCP vs PointBagel

In-depth architectural comparison of the Formio MCP and PointBagel 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Formio MCP 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).

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Choose PointBagel 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).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Formio MCP Developer Tools	P PointBagel Developer Tools
Summary	Create and manage Form.io forms, resources, actions, roles, and projects from your AI agent.	Which card to use, what your points are worth, and whether each annual fee earns its keep.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "formio-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@formio/mcp@0.13.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

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