What is the key difference between Mif Tools and Runx?

Mif Tools belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Runx belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mif Tools or Runx 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 Mif Tools and Runx free or paid?

Mif Tools operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Runx operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mif Tools lists 0 tools with 0 views and 5 GitHub stars. Runx lists 0 tools with 0 views and 84 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mif Tools and Runx 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

Mif Tools vs Runx

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mif Tools and Runx 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

Mif Tools

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Runx

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mif Tools if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Runx 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 Mif Tools 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 Mif Tools Details

Choose Runx 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 Runx Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mif Tools Developer Tools	R Runx Developer Tools
Summary	Convert, validate, and inspect AI agent memories across formats	The governed runtime for agent skills. Search the catalog and inspect a skill before running it.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mif Tools Tools (0)

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

Runx 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).

Mif Tools Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mif-tools": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mif-tools"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Runx Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "runx": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "runx"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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