What is the key difference between Freight Pulse and Labby?

Freight Pulse belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution, while Labby belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Freight Pulse or Labby 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 Freight Pulse and Labby free or paid?

Freight Pulse operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Labby operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Freight Pulse lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Labby lists 0 tools with 0 views and 5 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Freight Pulse and Labby 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 Freight Pulse or Labby 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 Freight Pulse and Labby free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both freight-pulse and labby 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, Freight Pulse has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Labby holds a Quality Score of 41 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 5 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Freight Pulse vs Labby

In-depth architectural comparison of the Freight Pulse and Labby 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

Freight Pulse

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

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

Labby

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Freight Pulse if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Labby if your workspace requires Cloud Platforms integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Freight Pulse when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Freight Pulse Details

Choose Labby when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Labby Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	F Freight Pulse Cloud Platforms	Labby Cloud Platforms
Summary	Ocean freight spot rate & FBX container shipping trend: should I book ocean freight now?	Local-first MCP gateway and homelab control plane with CLI, HTTP API, and web UI.
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms	Cloud Platforms
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Freight Pulse Tools (0)

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

Labby 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).

Freight Pulse Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Labby Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "labby": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Freight Pulse is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Labby belongs to Cloud Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select Freight Pulse when you need capabilities focused on cloud platforms and Labby when you require tools for cloud platforms.

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