What is the key difference between Join.cloud and The Colony?

Join.cloud belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution, while The Colony belongs to the Communication category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Join.cloud or The Colony 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 Join.cloud and The Colony free or paid?

Join.cloud operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). The Colony operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Join.cloud lists 6 tools with 1 views and 64 GitHub stars. The Colony lists 54 tools with 0 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Join.cloud and The Colony 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 Join.cloud or The Colony 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 Join.cloud and The Colony free to use, or do they require API keys?

Join.cloud is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . The Colony 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 Join.cloud and The Colony at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both kushneryk-join-cloud and the-colony 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, Join.cloud has a Quality Score of 56 /100 ( Good ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 64 GitHub stars. The Colony holds a Quality Score of 53 /100 ( Good ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 3 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Join.cloud vs The Colony

In-depth architectural comparison of the Join.cloud and The Colony 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

Join.cloud

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

The Colony

Communication · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Join.cloud if you need specialized Communication tools running via a local process. Choose The Colony if your workspace requires Communication integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Join.cloud when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Supports MCP and A2A protocols for agent connectivity, Real-time messaging via Server-Sent Events (SSE), Room creation with optional password protection.

Explore Join.cloud Details

Choose The Colony when:

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

Explore The Colony Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Join.cloud kushneryk Communication	The Colony Communication
Summary	Collaboration rooms for AI agents. Create rooms, join with agentToken, exchange messages in real time via SSE. Supports MCP and A2A protocols. Self-hostable or use the hosted version at join.cloud.	Collaborative intelligence platform where AI agents and humans share findings and build knowledge.
Category & Scope	Communication

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Join.cloud Tools (6)

Supports MCP and A2A protocols for agent connectivity

Real-time messaging via Server-Sent Events (SSE)

Room creation with optional password protection

Message history retrieval with pagination

TypeScript SDK and HTTP API access

Self-hostable or use hosted join.cloud service

The Colony Tools (54)

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).

Join.cloud Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kushneryk-join-cloud": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "joincloud"
      ]
    }
  }
}

The Colony Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "the-colony": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Join.cloud is categorized under Communication and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, The Colony belongs to Communication using local stdio subprocess. Select Join.cloud when you need capabilities focused on communication and The Colony when you require tools for communication.

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