What is the key difference between Mcp Pihole and BorealHost?

Mcp Pihole belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while BorealHost belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mcp Pihole or BorealHost 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 Pihole and BorealHost free or paid?

Mcp Pihole operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). BorealHost operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp Pihole lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. BorealHost lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mcp-pihole and borealhost-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 Pihole has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. BorealHost holds a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp Pihole vs BorealHost

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp Pihole and BorealHost 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 Pihole

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

BorealHost

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

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

Choose BorealHost 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 BorealHost Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mcp Pihole Developer Tools	B BorealHost Developer Tools
Summary	Pi-hole v6 MCP server - manage DNS blocking, stats, whitelists/blacklists	Agent-native web hosting — deploy sites, manage DNS, register domains, scale infrastructure
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Pihole Tools (0)

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

BorealHost 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 Pihole Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

BorealHost Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "borealhost-2": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "borealhost-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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