What is the key difference between Kvm Pilot and Akf?

Kvm Pilot belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Akf belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Kvm Pilot or Akf 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 Kvm Pilot and Akf free or paid?

Kvm Pilot operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Akf operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Kvm Pilot lists 0 tools with 0 views and 3 GitHub stars. Akf lists 0 tools with 0 views and 15 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Kvm Pilot and Akf 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 Kvm Pilot or Akf 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 Kvm Pilot and Akf free to use, or do they require API keys?

Kvm Pilot is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Akf 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 Kvm Pilot and Akf at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both kvm-pilot and akf 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, Kvm Pilot has a Quality Score of 41 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 3 GitHub stars. Akf holds a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 15 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Kvm Pilot vs Akf

In-depth architectural comparison of the Kvm Pilot and Akf 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

Kvm Pilot

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Akf

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Kvm Pilot if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Akf 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 Kvm Pilot 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).

Explore Kvm Pilot Details

Choose Akf 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 Akf Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	K Kvm Pilot Developer Tools	Akf Developer Tools
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Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Kvm Pilot Tools (0)

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

Akf 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).

Kvm Pilot Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kvm-pilot": {
      "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DustinTrap/kvm-pilot/main/docs/assets/logo.svg"
    }
  }
}

Akf Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "akf": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "akf"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Kvm Pilot is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Akf belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Kvm Pilot when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Akf when you require tools for developer tools.

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