What is the key difference between LeClap and Stepgate?

LeClap belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Stepgate belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install LeClap or Stepgate 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 LeClap and Stepgate free or paid?

LeClap operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Stepgate operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

LeClap lists 0 tools with 2 views and 24 GitHub stars. Stepgate lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both LeClap and Stepgate 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

LeClap vs Stepgate

In-depth architectural comparison of the LeClap and Stepgate 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

LeClap

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Stepgate

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose LeClap if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Stepgate 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 LeClap 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 LeClap Details

Choose Stepgate 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 Stepgate Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	L LeClap Developer Tools	S Stepgate Developer Tools
Summary	Compose and render video from one JSON template. Deterministic, runs locally, no generative model.	Agents can't skip steps: runs gated stepfiles on the client's own model.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

LeClap Tools (0)

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

Stepgate 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).

LeClap Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "leclap": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@leclap/cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Stepgate Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

LeClap is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Stepgate belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select LeClap when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Stepgate when you require tools for developer tools.

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