What is the key difference between FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server and MCP L402 Gate?

FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while MCP L402 Gate belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server or MCP L402 Gate 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 FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server and MCP L402 Gate free or paid?

FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP L402 Gate operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server lists 0 tools with 1 views and 11 GitHub stars. MCP L402 Gate lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server and MCP L402 Gate 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

FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server vs MCP L402 Gate

In-depth architectural comparison of the FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server and MCP L402 Gate 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

FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

MCP L402 Gate

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 29/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose MCP L402 Gate 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 FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server 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 FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server Details

Choose MCP L402 Gate 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 MCP L402 Gate Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server Developer Tools	MCP L402 Gate Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server for FactoryTalk Optix: author, preview, and verify Studio changes via the emulator.	L402 Lightning paywall + DoI score gate for MCP tools: challenge, verify, score.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server Tools (0)

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

MCP L402 Gate 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).

FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ftx-mcp-factorytalk-optix-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP L402 Gate Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-l402-gate": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-l402-gate"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MCP L402 Gate belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select FTX MCP — FactoryTalk Optix MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and MCP L402 Gate when you require tools for developer tools.

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