What is the key difference between Mcp Debugger and Tallymeter?

Mcp Debugger belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Tallymeter belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Mcp Debugger or Tallymeter 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 Debugger and Tallymeter free or paid?

Mcp Debugger operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Tallymeter operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp Debugger lists 0 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars. Tallymeter lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mcp-debugger and tallymeter 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 Debugger has a Quality Score of 36 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 2 GitHub stars. Tallymeter holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp Debugger vs Tallymeter

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp Debugger and Tallymeter 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 Debugger

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Tallymeter

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Mcp Debugger if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Tallymeter 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 Debugger 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 Debugger Details

Choose Tallymeter 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 Tallymeter Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mcp Debugger Developer Tools	T Tallymeter Developer Tools
Summary	Node.js and TypeScript debugging with 25+ tools for AI agents	Time tracking and invoicing for AI agents and their humans: track, log and bill work by agent.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Debugger Tools (0)

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

Tallymeter 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 Debugger Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-debugger": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ai-capabilities-suite/mcp-debugger-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tallymeter Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tallymeter": {
      "url": "https://tallymeter.com"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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