Promptarch MCP vs Faf MCP

A side-by-side look at the Promptarch MCP and Faf MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

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Promptarch MCPDeveloper Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE
Lint and generate AI agent context files (CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, Cursor rules) from any MCP client.37FairAuth: not declared
Faf MCP logoFaf MCPKnowledge & Memory · Local subprocess (stdio)Universal persistent project context for Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, VS Code, and all MCP-compatible platforms (including Claude Desktop). IANA-registered format (application/vnd.faf+yaml). 17 native tools, AI-readiness scoring.59GoodAuth: no auth required

Verdict: choose Promptarch MCP for developer tools work over a hosted endpoint; choose Faf MCP for knowledge & memory as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

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Choose Promptarch MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
  • You prefer a remote HTTP/SSE transport.
Explore Promptarch MCP

Faf MCP logoChoose Faf MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
Explore Faf MCP

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

Spec
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Promptarch MCP
Faf MCP logoFaf MCP
CategoryDeveloper ToolsKnowledge & Memory
Quality signal37/100 · Fair59/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportRemote HTTP/SSELocal subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNo auth required
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsNone listedNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars—7
Directory activity 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
ToolsNot listedNot listed

Tools & capabilities

Promptarch MCP tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Faf MCP tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

Promptarch MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-22": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-22"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Faf MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wolfe-jam-faf-mcp": {
      "command": "bunx",
      "args": [
        "faf"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Promptarch MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote HTTP/SSE transport. Faf MCP belongs to Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Promptarch MCP for developer tools work and Faf MCP for knowledge & memory.

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

Promptarch MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Faf MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add mcp-22 and wolfe-jam-faf-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Promptarch MCP has a quality signal of 37/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Faf MCP has 59/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 7 GitHub stars.