What is the best alternative to Glider?

The top-rated alternatives to Glider in the Developer Tools category include Codealive MCP, Codescene MCP Server, Microsoft Learn MCP. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Glider alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Glider 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 Glider 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 Glider 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 Glider (Developer Tools)

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
G Glider (Target)	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
Codealive MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	89	—	Compare →
Codescene MCP Server	npx	Free/None	Free	64	—	Compare →
Microsoft Learn MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	1,873	—	Compare →
Sem	npx	Free/None	Free	3,334	—	Compare →
MCP Server Analyzer	uvx	Free/None	Free	11	—	Compare →
PraisonAI	npx	Free/None	Free	9,023	—	Compare →
TokenSave	npx	Free/None	Free	619	—	Compare →
Labelhead Artist Momentum	npx	Free/None	Free	80,077	—	Compare →
HeyClaude — Claude & AI workflow directory	uvx	Free/None	Free	296	—	Compare →
Apprise RMCP	npx	Free/None	Free	2	—	Compare →
Ovecc	npx	Free/None	Free	3	2	Compare →
Funplay Cocos MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	220	—	Compare →