What is the key difference between Labby and Mcp Hive Proxy?

Labby belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution, while Mcp Hive Proxy belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Labby or Mcp Hive Proxy 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 Labby and Mcp Hive Proxy free or paid?

Labby operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mcp Hive Proxy operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Labby lists 0 tools with 0 views and 5 GitHub stars. Mcp Hive Proxy lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Labby and Mcp Hive Proxy 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 Labby or Mcp Hive Proxy 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 Labby and Mcp Hive Proxy free to use, or do they require API keys?

Labby is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Mcp Hive Proxy 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 Labby and Mcp Hive Proxy at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both labby-2 and mcp-hive-proxy 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, Labby has a Quality Score of 41 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 5 GitHub stars. Mcp Hive Proxy holds a Quality Score of 33 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Labby vs Mcp Hive Proxy

In-depth architectural comparison of the Labby and Mcp Hive Proxy 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

Labby

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

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

Mcp Hive Proxy

Cloud Platforms · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 33/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Labby if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Mcp Hive Proxy if your workspace requires Cloud Platforms integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Labby when:

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

Explore Labby Details

Choose Mcp Hive Proxy when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Mcp Hive Proxy Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Labby Cloud Platforms	M Mcp Hive Proxy Cloud Platforms
Summary	Rust MCP gateway with Code Mode, authentication, setup, logs, CLI, HTTP API, and operator web UI.	MCP Hive is a gateway to paid commercial-grade MCP servers. Learn more at https://mcp-hive.com
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms	Cloud Platforms
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Labby Tools (0)

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

Mcp Hive Proxy 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).

Labby Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "labby-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Mcp Hive Proxy Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-hive-proxy": {
      "url": "https://mcp-hive.com"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Labby is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Mcp Hive Proxy belongs to Cloud Platforms using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Labby when you need capabilities focused on cloud platforms and Mcp Hive Proxy when you require tools for cloud platforms.

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