What is the key difference between Mcp and Topos?

Mcp belongs to the Monitoring category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Topos belongs to the Monitoring category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mcp or Topos 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 Topos free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Topos lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mcp-145 and topos 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 46 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Topos holds a Quality Score of 25 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp vs Topos

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp and Topos 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

Monitoring · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 46/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Topos

Monitoring · Local stdio

Quality: 25/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mcp if you need specialized Monitoring tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Topos if your workspace requires Monitoring 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 when:

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

Explore Mcp Details

Choose Topos when:

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

Explore Topos Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mcp Monitoring	T Topos Monitoring
Summary	Independent monitoring: status, monitors, and incidents from your StackWitness workspace.	Structural code-quality tools for AI coding agents.
Category & Scope	Monitoring	Monitoring
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Tools (0)

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

Topos 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-145": {
      "url": "https://stackwitness.com/integrations/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Topos Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Mcp is categorized under Monitoring and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Topos belongs to Monitoring using local stdio subprocess. Select Mcp when you need capabilities focused on monitoring and Topos when you require tools for monitoring.

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