What is the key difference between GrowSurf and Valet?

GrowSurf belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Valet belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install GrowSurf or Valet 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 GrowSurf and Valet free or paid?

GrowSurf operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Valet operates under a Freemium model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

GrowSurf lists 54 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Valet lists 0 tools with 2 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both GrowSurf and Valet 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

GrowSurf vs Valet

In-depth architectural comparison of the GrowSurf and Valet 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

GrowSurf

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Valet

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose GrowSurf if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Valet 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 GrowSurf 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).
Primary tools included: growsurf_integration_guide, growsurf_mobile_sdk_guide, growsurf_api_library_snippets.

Explore GrowSurf Details

Choose Valet when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Freemium).

Explore Valet Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	G GrowSurf Developer Tools	Valet Developer Tools
Summary
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

GrowSurf Tools (54)

growsurf_integration_guide

growsurf_mobile_sdk_guide

growsurf_api_library_snippets

growsurf_get_integration_connect_link

growsurf_client_snippets

growsurf_embeddable_element_snippet

growsurf_grsf_config_snippet

growsurf_create_account

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).

GrowSurf Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "growsurf": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@growsurfteam/growsurf-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Valet Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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