What is the key difference between Jetbrains Debugger MCP Plugin and Kdb?

Jetbrains Debugger MCP Plugin belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Kdb belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Jetbrains Debugger MCP Plugin or Kdb 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 Jetbrains Debugger MCP Plugin and Kdb free or paid?

Jetbrains Debugger MCP Plugin operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Kdb operates under a Freemium model (OAuth 2.0).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Jetbrains Debugger MCP Plugin lists 23 tools with 3 views and 106 GitHub stars. Kdb lists 6 tools with 3 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Jetbrains Debugger MCP Plugin and Kdb 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

Jetbrains Debugger MCP Plugin vs Kdb

In-depth architectural comparison of the Jetbrains Debugger MCP Plugin and Kdb 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

Jetbrains Debugger MCP Plugin

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Kdb

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: OAuth 2.0

Verdict Summary: Choose Jetbrains Debugger MCP Plugin if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Kdb 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 Jetbrains Debugger MCP Plugin 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: list_run_configurations, execute_run_configuration, list_debug_sessions.

Explore Jetbrains Debugger MCP Plugin Details

Choose Kdb when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: OAuth 2.0 (Freemium).
Primary tools included: Bidirectional execution stepping, Process attachment and breakpoint management, Stack trace and variable inspection.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Jetbrains Debugger MCP Plugin hechtcarmel Developer Tools	Kdb kindly-software Developer Tools
Summary	A JetBrains IDE plugin that exposes an MCP server, giving AI coding assistants full programmatic control over the debugger.	AI-powered time-travel debugger with bidirectional execution replay, audit-compliant hash-chain logging, and SIMD-accelerated stack unwinding. Free Hobby tier available.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Jetbrains Debugger MCP Plugin Tools (23)

list_run_configurations

List all available run configurations in the project

execute_run_configuration

Execute a run configuration in debug or run mode

list_debug_sessions

List all active debug sessions with state and metadata

start_debug_session

Start a new debug session for a run configuration

stop_debug_session

Stop/terminate a debug session

get_debug_session_status

Get comprehensive status (variables, stack, source) in one call

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).

Jetbrains Debugger MCP Plugin Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hechtcarmel-jetbrains-debugger-mcp-plugin": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "hechtcarmel-jetbrains-debugger-mcp-plugin"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Kdb Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kindly-software-kdb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "-p",
        "@kindly-software-inc/kdb",
        "kdb-configure"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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