Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
KnownGate vs Telnyx
In-depth architectural comparison of the KnownGate and Telnyx 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
KnownGate
Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Telnyx
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose KnownGate if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Telnyx 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 KnownGate 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).
- Primary tools included: check_item, check_venue, check_plan.
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Choose Telnyx 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
KnownGate Tools (4)
check_item
One product or dish
check_venue
A whole menu
check_plan
A set of items, a recipe, a basket
register
Mints a free key, in-band
Telnyx 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).
KnownGate Configuration
Telnyx Configuration
