What is the key difference between MCP Server Tfl and Tldraw?

MCP Server Tfl belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Tldraw belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Server Tfl or Tldraw 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 Tfl and Tldraw free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Server Tfl lists 6 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. Tldraw lists 0 tools with 0 views and 50,204 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Server Tfl and Tldraw 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 Tfl vs Tldraw

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server Tfl and Tldraw 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 Tfl

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Tldraw

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Server Tfl if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Tldraw 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 Tfl 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: service_status, arrivals, journey.

Explore MCP Server Tfl Details

Choose Tldraw 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 Tldraw Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M MCP Server Tfl Developer Tools	T Tldraw Developer Tools
Summary	Real-time London transport data via the TfL Unified API.	Draw and visually collaborate with your agents on tldraw's canvas.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Server Tfl Tools (6)

service_status

Current status and disruptions by mode

arrivals

Live arrivals at a stop by name

journey

Plan a journey between two points

bike_points

List Santander Cycles docking stations

crowding

Live station crowding level by name

fares

Fare information between two named stops

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 Tfl Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-tfl": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@oneill9/tfl-mcp-server@2.0.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tldraw Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tldraw": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "create-tldraw@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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