What is the best alternative to Longwire?

The top-rated alternatives to Longwire in the Developer Tools category include PraisonAI, Codealive MCP, Skills Board. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Longwire alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Longwire and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to Longwire free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare Longwire with a specific alternative?

Click the "Compare side-by-side →" button on any alternative card to see an in-depth comparison matrix covering feature lists, stars, npm downloads, install configurations, and schema specifications.

Best Alternatives to Longwire (Developer Tools)

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
Longwire (Target)	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
PraisonAI	npx	Free/None	Free	9,023	—	Compare →
Codealive MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	89	—	Compare →
Skills Board	npx	Free/None	Free	5	—	Compare →
Labelhead Artist Momentum	npx	Free/None	Free	80,077	—	Compare →
Servicegraph	npx	Free/None	Free	62	—	Compare →
Metabase	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	49,126	—	Compare →
HeyClaude — Claude & AI workflow directory	uvx	Free/None	Free	296	—	Compare →
Pinkpixel Dev Web Scout MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	132	—	Compare →
Legalize	npx	Free/None	Free	2	—	Compare →
T Tolstoy Library	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Getregdata	npx	Free/None	Free	6	—	Compare →
AI Proof of Us	npx	Free/None	Free	4	—	Compare →