What is the key difference between Mcp and Homebutler?

Mcp belongs to the Monitoring category with local stdio execution, while Homebutler belongs to the Monitoring category with local stdio execution.

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

Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Homebutler 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. Homebutler lists 6 tools with 1 views and 182 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mcp-154 and higangssh-homebutler 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 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Homebutler holds a Quality Score of 56 /100 ( Good ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 182 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp vs Homebutler

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp and Homebutler 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 · Local stdio

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

Homebutler

Monitoring · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mcp if you need specialized Monitoring tools running via a local process. Choose Homebutler 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 local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Mcp Details

Choose Homebutler 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).
Primary tools included: System resource monitoring (CPU, memory, disk, uptime), Docker container listing and management, Network inventory scanning and port topology mapping.

Explore Homebutler Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mcp Monitoring	Homebutler Higangssh Monitoring
Summary	Agent-native uptime monitoring. Create, inspect, and assert monitor health. Free 50-monitor tier.	All-in-one homelab management MCP server. Monitor system resources, manage Docker containers, Wake-on-LAN, scan networks, check open ports, and run alerts — across multiple servers via SSH. Single 10MB binary, zero dependencies.
Category & Scope	Monitoring	Monitoring

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Tools (0)

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

Homebutler Tools (6)

System resource monitoring (CPU, memory, disk, uptime)

Docker container listing and management

Network inventory scanning and port topology mapping

One-command installation of popular self-hosted apps

Backup verification by booting backups in isolated containers

Terminal and web dashboard interfaces with JSON output

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-154": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-154"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Homebutler Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "higangssh-homebutler": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "homebutler@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Mcp is categorized under Monitoring and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Homebutler belongs to Monitoring using local stdio subprocess. Select Mcp when you need capabilities focused on monitoring and Homebutler when you require tools for monitoring.

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