Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Hive Log vs Tldraw
In-depth architectural comparison of the Hive Log and Tldraw 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
Hive Log
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Tldraw
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Hive Log if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Tldraw 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?
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Choose Hive Log 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: log_ingest, log_tail, log_search.
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Choose Tldraw 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).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Hive Log Tools (6)
log_ingest
Ingest NDJSON batch (max 4 MB / 10k lines). $0.0001/line + retention surcharge.
log_tail
Return last N log lines for the calling DID.
log_search
Search own-DID logs by time/severity/tag/free-text.
log_retention_get
Return current tier + bytes stored.
log_retention_set
Change retention tier (1d/7d/30d).
log_today
Today aggregate — ingests, lines, bytes, charge_usd.
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).
Hive Log Configuration
Tldraw Configuration