What is the main functional difference between KodShop catalog and Ruv Swarm?

KodShop catalog is categorized under Developer Tools and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. Ruv Swarm belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick KodShop catalog for developer tools work and Ruv Swarm for developer tools.

How do I install KodShop catalog or Ruv Swarm in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client. KodShop catalog has no confirmed install command yet — follow its own setup instructions.

Are KodShop catalog and Ruv Swarm free to use, or do they require API keys?

KodShop catalog has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Ruv Swarm is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Can I run both KodShop catalog and Ruv Swarm at the same time in my AI client?

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add kodshop-catalog and ruv-swarm as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, KodShop catalog has a quality signal of 37/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Ruv Swarm has 51/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 385 GitHub stars.

KodShop catalog vs Ruv Swarm — MCP Server Comparison

KodShop catalog vs Ruv Swarm — MCP Server Comparison | AllMCPs

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

Spec	K KodShop catalog	Ruv Swarm
Category	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal	37/100 · Fair	51/100 · Good
Install command	Not confirmed yet	Confirmed
Transport	—	Local subprocess (stdio)
Auth	Not declared	No auth required
Pricing	Not declared	Free
Required env vars	None listed	None listed
Verified owner	Community listing	Community listing
GitHub stars	—	385
Directory activity	0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes	3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools	Not listed	Not listed
Full listing	View KodShop catalog	View Ruv Swarm

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

KodShop catalog

No confirmed install command for KodShop catalog yet — follow the setup steps linked from its listing page rather than a guessed package name.

Ruv Swarm

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ruv-swarm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ruv-swarm@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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What is the main functional difference between KodShop catalog and Ruv Swarm?

How do I install KodShop catalog or Ruv Swarm in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Are KodShop catalog and Ruv Swarm free to use, or do they require API keys?

Can I run both KodShop catalog and Ruv Swarm at the same time in my AI client?

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

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