What is the key difference between MCP and Shiplight?

MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Shiplight belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install MCP or Shiplight 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 Shiplight free or paid?

MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Shiplight 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 27 GitHub stars. Shiplight lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP and Shiplight 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 Shiplight 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 Shiplight free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mcp-194 and shiplight-2 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 39 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 27 GitHub stars. Shiplight holds a Quality Score of 28 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

MCP vs Shiplight

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP and Shiplight 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

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Shiplight

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 28/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Shiplight if your workspace requires Developer Tools 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 Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Choose Shiplight when:

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

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M MCP Developer Tools	S Shiplight Developer Tools
Summary	EduBase MCP server	An MCP server that provides browser automation
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Tools (0)

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

Shiplight 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-194": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Shiplight Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shiplight-2": {
      "url": "https://www.shiplight.ai"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Shiplight belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select MCP when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Shiplight when you require tools for developer tools.

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