What is the key difference between Modbus MCP and Embedded Debugger MCP?

Modbus MCP belongs to the Embedded System category with local stdio execution, while Embedded Debugger MCP belongs to the Embedded System category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Modbus MCP or Embedded Debugger MCP 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 Modbus MCP and Embedded Debugger MCP free or paid?

Modbus MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Embedded Debugger MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Modbus MCP lists 5 tools with 3 views and 25 GitHub stars. Embedded Debugger MCP lists 24 tools with 4 views and 192 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Modbus MCP and Embedded Debugger MCP 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

Modbus MCP vs Embedded Debugger MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Modbus MCP and Embedded Debugger MCP 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

Modbus MCP

Embedded System · Local stdio

Quality: 32/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Embedded Debugger MCP

Embedded System · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Modbus MCP if you need specialized Embedded System tools running via a local process. Choose Embedded Debugger MCP if your workspace requires Embedded System integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Modbus MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Embedded System domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: MODBUS_TYPE, MODBUS_HOST, MODBUS_PORT, MODBUS_DEFAULT_SLAVE_ID, MODBUS_SERIAL_PORT, MODBUS_BAUDRATE, MODBUS_PARITY, MODBUS_STOPBITS.
Primary tools included: Reads and writes holding registers, Reads and writes coils, Reads input registers.

Explore Modbus MCP Details

Choose Embedded Debugger MCP when:

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

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Modbus MCP kukapay Embedded System	Embedded Debugger MCP adancurusul Embedded System
Summary	An MCP server that standardizes and contextualizes industrial Modbus data.	A Model Context Protocol server for embedded debugging with probe-rs - supports ARM Cortex-M, RISC-V debugging via J-Link, ST-Link, and more
Category & Scope	Embedded System

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Modbus MCP Tools (5)

Reads and writes holding registers

Reads and writes coils

Reads input registers

Supports TCP, UDP, and serial Modbus connections

Analyzes register values with a customizable prompt

Embedded Debugger MCP Tools (24)

list_probes

Discover connected debug probes.

connect

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).

Modbus MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kukapay-modbus-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "kukapay-modbus-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MODBUS_TYPE": "YOUR_MODBUS_TYPE_HERE",
        "MODBUS_HOST": "YOUR_MODBUS_HOST_HERE",
        "MODBUS_PORT": "YOUR_MODBUS_PORT_HERE",
        "MODBUS_DEFAULT_SLAVE_ID": "YOUR_MODBUS_DEFAULT_SLAVE_ID_HERE",
        "MODBUS_SERIAL_PORT": "YOUR_MODBUS_SERIAL_PORT_HERE",
        "MODBUS_BAUDRATE": "YOUR_MODBUS_BAUDRATE_HERE",
        "MODBUS_PARITY": "YOUR_MODBUS_PARITY_HERE",
        "MODBUS_STOPBITS": "YOUR_MODBUS_STOPBITS_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Embedded Debugger MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "adancurusul-embedded-debugger-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "adancurusul-embedded-debugger-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Modbus MCP is categorized under Embedded System and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Embedded Debugger MCP belongs to Embedded System using local stdio subprocess. Select Modbus MCP when you need capabilities focused on embedded system and Embedded Debugger MCP when you require tools for embedded system.

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