What is the key difference between Mcp Better and Raycast?

Mcp Better belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Raycast belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mcp Better or Raycast 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 Better and Raycast free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp Better lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Raycast lists 0 tools with 1 views and 5 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mcp-better and raycast 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 Better has a Quality Score of 29 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Raycast holds a Quality Score of 44 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 5 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp Better vs Raycast

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp Better and Raycast 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 Better

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 29/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Raycast

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mcp Better if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Raycast if your workspace requires Developer Tools 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 Better 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).

Explore Mcp Better Details

Choose Raycast 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).

Explore Raycast Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mcp Better Developer Tools	R Raycast Developer Tools
Summary	AAIF-verified modern MCP setup optimised to the 2026-07-28 model (BETTER textbook).	Raycast workflow automation MCP server with 9 tools
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Better Tools (0)

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

Raycast 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 Better Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Raycast Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "raycast": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "raycast-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Mcp Better is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Raycast belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Mcp Better when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Raycast when you require tools for developer tools.

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