What is the key difference between MDF E and Outset?

MDF E belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Outset belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MDF E or Outset 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 MDF E and Outset free or paid?

MDF E operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Outset operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MDF E lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Outset lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MDF E and Outset 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

MDF E vs Outset

In-depth architectural comparison of the MDF E and Outset 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

MDF E

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Outset

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MDF E if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Outset 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 MDF E when:

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

Explore MDF E Details

Choose Outset 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 Outset Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MDF E HiveCloud CT-e Developer Tools	Outset Developer Tools
Summary	Transportation fiscal-document issuer from Bsoft by nstech (HiveCloud). Query CT-e (freight bill of	AI-moderated research platform: create and launch studies and query interview results.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MDF E Tools (0)

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

Outset 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).

MDF E Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hivecloud-ct-e-mdf-e": {
      "url": "https://claude.ai/new?modal=add-custom-connector#settings/customize-connectors"
    }
  }
}

Outset Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "outset": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MDF E is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Outset belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select MDF E when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Outset when you require tools for developer tools.

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