What is the key difference between HomeLab Monitor and Labby?

HomeLab Monitor belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution, while Labby belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install HomeLab Monitor or Labby 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 HomeLab Monitor and Labby free or paid?

HomeLab Monitor operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Labby operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

HomeLab Monitor lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Labby lists 0 tools with 0 views and 5 GitHub stars.

Can I use both HomeLab Monitor and Labby 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 HomeLab Monitor or Labby 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 HomeLab Monitor and Labby free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both homelab-monitor and labby 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, HomeLab Monitor has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Labby holds a Quality Score of 41 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 5 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

HomeLab Monitor vs Labby

In-depth architectural comparison of the HomeLab Monitor and Labby 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

HomeLab Monitor

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

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

Labby

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose HomeLab Monitor if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Labby if your workspace requires Cloud Platforms integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose HomeLab Monitor when:

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

Explore HomeLab Monitor Details

Choose Labby when:

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

Explore Labby Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	H HomeLab Monitor Cloud Platforms	Labby Cloud Platforms
Summary	Self-hosted homelab dashboard with a built-in read-only MCP server (hosts, Docker, GPU, services).	Local-first MCP gateway and homelab control plane with CLI, HTTP API, and web UI.
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms	Cloud Platforms
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

HomeLab Monitor Tools (0)

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

Labby 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).

HomeLab Monitor Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Labby Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "labby": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

HomeLab Monitor is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Labby belongs to Cloud Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select HomeLab Monitor when you need capabilities focused on cloud platforms and Labby when you require tools for cloud platforms.

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