What is the key difference between Gread and Shebe?

Gread belongs to the Version Control category with local stdio execution, while Shebe belongs to the Version Control category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Gread or Shebe 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 Gread and Shebe free or paid?

Gread operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Shebe operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Gread lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Shebe lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Gread and Shebe 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 Gread or Shebe 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 Gread and Shebe free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both gread and shebe 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, Gread has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Shebe holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Gread vs Shebe

In-depth architectural comparison of the Gread and Shebe 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

Gread

Version Control · Local stdio

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

Shebe

Version Control · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Gread if you need specialized Version Control tools running via a local process. Choose Shebe if your workspace requires Version Control integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Gread when:

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

Explore Gread Details

Choose Shebe when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Version Control domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Shebe Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	G Gread Version Control	S Shebe Version Control
Summary	An MCP server that gives your AI access to the source code and docs of all public github repos	Fast BM25 full-text search for code repositories. 14 MCP tools, 2ms search latency.
Category & Scope	Version Control	Version Control
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Gread Tools (0)

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

Shebe 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).

Gread Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Shebe Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shebe": {
      "url": "https://gitlab.com/rhobimd-oss/shebe"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Gread is categorized under Version Control and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Shebe belongs to Version Control using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Gread when you need capabilities focused on version control and Shebe when you require tools for version control.

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