What is the key difference between MCP Tmux and Execkit?

MCP Tmux belongs to the Command Line category with local stdio execution, while Execkit belongs to the Command Line category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Tmux or Execkit 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 MCP Tmux and Execkit free or paid?

MCP Tmux operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Execkit operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Tmux lists 6 tools with 2 views and 3 GitHub stars. Execkit lists 6 tools with 3 views and 7 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Tmux and Execkit 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

MCP Tmux vs Execkit

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Tmux and Execkit 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

MCP Tmux

Command Line · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Execkit

Command Line · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Tmux when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Command Line domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: Comprehensive tmux control: sessions, windows, panes, keystrokes, capture, Supports tmux 1.8+ with version-aware command flags, Local and remote operation via SSH.

Explore MCP Tmux Details

Choose Execkit when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Command Line domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: session_checkpoint, session_checkpoints, session_create.

Explore Execkit Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Tmux laszlopere Command Line	Execkit blinkingbit-oss Command Line
Summary	Universal tmux driver: sessions, windows, panes, keystrokes, and pane capture — local or remote over SSH. Curated tools plus a raw tmuxcommand passthrough; works against tmux 1.8+. Shared, visible sessions for pair-programming with the agent. uvx mcp-tmux.	Stateful, structured, auditable shell sessions for AI agents over local, SSH, and Docker. Secret redaction, output budgeting, SSH host-key verification, and a loopback read-only browser viewer that streams the live transcript.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Tmux Tools (6)

Comprehensive tmux control: sessions, windows, panes, keystrokes, capture

Supports tmux 1.8+ with version-aware command flags

Local and remote operation via SSH

Raw tmux command passthrough for any tmux subcommand

Shared visible sessions for live pair programming with AI

Configurable toolsets to load only needed commands

Execkit Tools (6)

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).

MCP Tmux Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "laszlopere-mcp-tmux": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-tmux"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Execkit Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "blinkingbit-oss-execkit": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "execkit-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Tmux is categorized under Command Line and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Execkit belongs to Command Line using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Tmux when you need capabilities focused on command line and Execkit when you require tools for command line.

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