What is the key difference between Mcp and Workbench?

Mcp belongs to the Biology & Bioinformatics category with local stdio execution, while Workbench belongs to the Biology & Bioinformatics category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Mcp or Workbench 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 and Workbench free or paid?

Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Workbench operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Workbench lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mcp-112 and workbench 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, Mcp has a Quality Score of 32 /100 ( Emerging ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Workbench holds a Quality Score of 30 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp vs Workbench

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp and Workbench 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

Biology & Bioinformatics · Local stdio

Quality: 32/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Workbench

Biology & Bioinformatics · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 30/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

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

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Mcp when:

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

Explore Mcp Details

Choose Workbench when:

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

Explore Workbench Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mcp Biology & Bioinformatics	W Workbench Biology & Bioinformatics
Summary	Securely access and manage FHIR healthcare data stored in Medplum.	Hosted DNA/RNA/protein tools: primers, oligos, PCR, cloning, CRISPR, alignment, batch & pipelines.
Category & Scope	Biology & Bioinformatics	Biology & Bioinformatics
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Tools (0)

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

Workbench 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).

Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-112": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-112"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Workbench Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "workbench": {
      "url": "https://seqbench.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Mcp is categorized under Biology & Bioinformatics and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Workbench belongs to Biology & Bioinformatics using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Mcp when you need capabilities focused on biology & bioinformatics and Workbench when you require tools for biology & bioinformatics.

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