What is the key difference between Graqle and Arbor?

Graqle belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Arbor belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Graqle or Arbor 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 Graqle and Arbor free or paid?

Graqle operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Arbor operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Graqle lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Arbor lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Graqle and Arbor 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 Graqle or Arbor 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 Graqle and Arbor free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both graqle and arbor 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, Graqle has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Arbor holds a Quality Score of 25 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Graqle vs Arbor

In-depth architectural comparison of the Graqle and Arbor 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

Graqle

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Arbor

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 25/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Graqle if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Arbor 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 Graqle 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 Graqle Details

Choose Arbor 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 Arbor Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	G Graqle Developer Tools	A Arbor Developer Tools
Summary	Dev intelligence layer: 7 MCP tools for graph-powered codebase reasoning.	The Graph-Native Intelligence Layer for Code.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Graqle Tools (0)

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

Arbor 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).

Graqle Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Arbor Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Graqle is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Arbor belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Graqle when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Arbor when you require tools for developer tools.

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