What is the key difference between MCP Server and Unleash MCP?

MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Unleash MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Server or Unleash MCP 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 Server and Unleash MCP free or paid?

MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Unleash MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server lists 0 tools with 0 views and 43,051 GitHub stars. Unleash MCP lists 11 tools with 1 views and 20 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server and Unleash MCP 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 Server vs Unleash MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server and Unleash MCP 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 Server

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Unleash MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Unleash MCP 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 Server 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 Server Details

Choose Unleash MCP 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).
Primary tools included: create_flag, evaluate_change, detect_flag.

Explore Unleash MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M MCP Server Developer Tools	U Unleash MCP Developer Tools
Summary	Puter MCP enables AI tools to interact with Puter: manage files, websites, workers, and more	MCP server for managing Unleash feature flags
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Server Tools (0)

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

Unleash MCP Tools (11)

create_flag

Creates a feature flag in Unleash.

evaluate_change

Scores risk and recommends feature flag usage.

detect_flag

Discovers existing feature flags to avoid duplicates.

wrap_change

Provides guidance on how to wrap a change in a feature flag.

set_flag_rollout

Configures rollout strategies for a feature flag (does not enable the flag).

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 Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-43": {
      "url": "https://assets.puter.site/puter-logo.png"
    }
  }
}

Unleash MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unleash-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@unleash/mcp@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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