What is the key difference between Mctl MCP and MCP Server Aws Sso?

Mctl MCP belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution, while MCP Server Aws Sso belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mctl MCP or MCP Server Aws Sso 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 Mctl MCP and MCP Server Aws Sso free or paid?

Mctl MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP Server Aws Sso operates under a Free / Open Source model (OAuth 2.0).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mctl MCP lists 6 tools with 1 views and 1 GitHub stars. MCP Server Aws Sso lists 5 tools with 5 views and 15 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mctl MCP and MCP Server Aws Sso 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

Mctl MCP vs MCP Server Aws Sso

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mctl MCP and MCP Server Aws Sso 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

Mctl MCP

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 32/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

MCP Server Aws Sso

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 63/100 (Good) | Auth: OAuth 2.0

Verdict Summary: Choose Mctl MCP if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Server Aws Sso if your workspace requires Cloud Platforms integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Mctl MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: 30+ MCP tools, Kubernetes management, GitOps automation.

Explore Mctl MCP Details

Choose MCP Server Aws Sso when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: OAuth 2.0 (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: AWS_SSO_START_URL, AWS_SSO_REGION, AWS_REGION.
Primary tools included: aws_sso_login, aws_sso_status, aws_sso_ls_accounts.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mctl MCP mctlhq Cloud Platforms	MCP Server Aws Sso aashari Cloud Platforms
Summary	AI-native platform for Kubernetes management and automated GitOps (30+ tools).	AWS Single Sign-On (SSO) integration enabling AI systems to securely interact with AWS resources by initiating SSO login, listing accounts/roles, and executing AWS CLI commands using temporary credentials.
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mctl MCP Tools (6)

30+ MCP tools

Kubernetes management

GitOps automation

Service management

Database provisioning

Log viewing

MCP Server Aws Sso Tools (5)

aws_sso_login

Initiate AWS SSO device authorization flow to obtain temporary credentials. This flow works as follows: 1. Generates a unique user verification code and authentication URL 2. Opens a browser to AWS SSO login page (if `launchBrowser: true`) 3. You enter the verification code and complete AWS SSO login 4. Background polling automatically collects and caches the token 5. The cached token is used by other AWS SSO tools **IMPORTANT FOR AI ASSISTANTS**: When the tool returns authentication instructions: - ALWAYS check if a browser window opened automatically - If browser opened: Guide the user to complete authentication - If no browser opened: Instruct user to manually open the URL and enter code - Always provide both the verification code and URL as backup Prerequisites: - AWS SSO must be configured with a start URL and region - Browser access is required for authentication - You must have an AWS SSO account with appropriate permissions Returns: Authentication status, session details, verification code and URL

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).

Mctl MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

MCP Server Aws Sso Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aashari-mcp-server-aws-sso": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@aashari/mcp-server-aws-sso"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AWS_SSO_START_URL": "YOUR_AWS_SSO_START_URL_HERE",
        "AWS_SSO_REGION": "YOUR_AWS_SSO_REGION_HERE",
        "AWS_REGION": "YOUR_AWS_REGION_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Mctl MCP is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MCP Server Aws Sso belongs to Cloud Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select Mctl MCP when you need capabilities focused on cloud platforms and MCP Server Aws Sso when you require tools for cloud platforms.

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