What is the key difference between MCP and Kvm Pilot?

MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Kvm Pilot belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install MCP or Kvm Pilot 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 Kvm Pilot free or paid?

MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Kvm Pilot 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. Kvm Pilot lists 0 tools with 0 views and 4 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP and Kvm Pilot 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

MCP vs Kvm Pilot

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP and Kvm Pilot 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 · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Kvm Pilot

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Kvm Pilot 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 remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore MCP Details

Choose Kvm Pilot 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).

Explore Kvm Pilot Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M MCP Developer Tools	K Kvm Pilot Developer Tools
Summary	Verified local hands for AI agents: physical errands, funds held until agreed proof.	Smart hands for your AI agents - write-capable KVM+BMC+SSH MCP server: gated, verified, audited.
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.

Kvm Pilot 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-220": {
      "url": "https://astranl.com/agent-hands/"
    }
  }
}

Kvm Pilot Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kvm-pilot": {
      "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DustinTrap/kvm-pilot/main/docs/assets/logo.svg"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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