What is the key difference between Labby and Oriel?

Labby belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution, while Oriel belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Labby or Oriel 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 Oriel free or paid?

Labby operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Oriel 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. Oriel lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both labby and oriel 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. Oriel holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Labby vs Oriel

In-depth architectural comparison of the Labby and Oriel 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

Oriel

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Labby if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Oriel if your workspace requires Cloud Platforms integration with local subprocess execution. 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 Oriel 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 Oriel Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Labby Cloud Platforms	O Oriel Cloud Platforms
Summary	Local-first MCP gateway and homelab control plane with CLI, HTTP API, and web UI.	Safety-gated AI control of Docker and Colima: containers, images, volumes, networks, Compose.
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.

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

Oriel Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "oriel": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "oriel"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Labby is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Oriel belongs to Cloud Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select Labby when you need capabilities focused on cloud platforms and Oriel when you require tools for cloud platforms.

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