What is the best alternative to Ghost?

The top-rated alternatives to Ghost in the Developer Tools category include Valet, Claude Task Master, Packkit. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Ghost alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Ghost and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to Ghost free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare Ghost with a specific alternative?

Click the "Compare side-by-side →" button on any alternative card to see an in-depth comparison matrix covering feature lists, stars, npm downloads, install configurations, and schema specifications.

Best Alternatives to Ghost (Developer Tools)

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
Ghost (Target)	—	Free/None	Free	24	—	Current
Valet	npx	No auth required	Freemium	—	—	Compare →
Claude Task Master	npx	API key	Bring your own API key (usage-based cost)	28,061	—	Compare →
Packkit	npx	Free/None	Free	1	—	Compare →
Skill of Skills	npx	Free/None	Free	38	—	Compare →
R Ruv Swarm	npx	Free/None	Free	380	—	Compare →
Mastercard Developers MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	55	—	Compare →
UI5 MCP Server	npx	Free/None	Free	99	—	Compare →
Amazon Ads MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	69	—	Compare →
Ovecc	npx	Free/None	Free	3	2	Compare →
Formio MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	7	—	Compare →
Echo MCP	npx	No auth required	Free	10	—	Compare →
Exogram Authority Runtime	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →