What is the key difference between MetaDock and Maya MCP?

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

How do I install MetaDock or Maya 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 MetaDock and Maya MCP free or paid?

MetaDock operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Maya MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MetaDock lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Maya MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 14 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MetaDock and Maya 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.

How do I install MetaDock or Maya MCP 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 MetaDock and Maya MCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both metadock and maya-mcp 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, MetaDock has a Quality Score of 30 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Maya MCP holds a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 14 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

MetaDock vs Maya MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MetaDock and Maya 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

MetaDock

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 30/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Maya MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

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

Choose Maya 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).

Explore Maya MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M MetaDock Developer Tools	M Maya MCP Developer Tools
Summary	Control the MetaDock desktop workspace over MCP: browsers, layouts, bookmarks, downloads, and more.	Control Autodesk Maya scenes with 71 typed tools for modeling, animation, shading, and more.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MetaDock Tools (0)

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

Maya MCP Tools (0)

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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).

MetaDock Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "metadock": {
      "url": "https://metadock.app/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Maya MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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