What is the key difference between Kernelcad and Magdox?

Kernelcad belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Magdox belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Kernelcad or Magdox 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 Kernelcad and Magdox free or paid?

Kernelcad operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Magdox operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Kernelcad lists 0 tools with 2 views and 19 GitHub stars. Magdox lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Kernelcad and Magdox 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

Kernelcad vs Magdox

In-depth architectural comparison of the Kernelcad and Magdox 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

Kernelcad

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Magdox

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Kernelcad if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Magdox 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 Kernelcad 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 Kernelcad Details

Choose Magdox 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 Magdox Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Kernelcad Developer Tools	M Magdox Developer Tools
Summary	Agent-first CAD: editable .kcad.ts source, deterministic review, OpenCASCADE kernel.	Competitor moves with a source on every claim: pricing, hiring, news, funding, filings
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Kernelcad Tools (0)

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

Magdox 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).

Kernelcad Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Magdox Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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