What is the key difference between MCP Test Utils and Raycast?

MCP Test Utils 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 Test Utils 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 Test Utils and Raycast free or paid?

MCP Test Utils 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 Test Utils 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 Test Utils 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 Test Utils 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 Test Utils and Raycast free to use, or do they require API keys?

MCP Test Utils 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 Test Utils and Raycast at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mcp-test-utils 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 Test Utils has a Quality Score of 27 /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 Test Utils vs Raycast

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Test Utils 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 Test Utils

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Raycast

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Test Utils 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 Test Utils 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 Test Utils 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 Test Utils Developer Tools	R Raycast Developer Tools
Summary	Desktop UI automation for AI agents: screenshots, windows, mouse, keyboard, UI Automation, OCR	Raycast workflow automation MCP server with 9 tools
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Test Utils 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 Test Utils Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Raycast Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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