What is the key difference between Mlab.sh and Tldraw?

Mlab.sh 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 Mlab.sh 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 Mlab.sh and Tldraw free or paid?

Mlab.sh 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?

Mlab.sh lists 25 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars. Tldraw lists 0 tools with 0 views and 50,204 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mlab.sh 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

Mlab.sh vs Tldraw

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mlab.sh 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

Mlab.sh

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Tldraw

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Mlab.sh 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 Mlab.sh 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: detect_ioc, scan_ip, scan_url.

Explore Mlab.sh 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 Mlab.sh Developer Tools	T Tldraw Developer Tools
Summary	Threat intelligence: enrich IOCs (IP, domain, URL, hash), search CVEs and actors, scan SBOMs.	Draw and visually collaborate with your agents on tldraw's canvas.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mlab.sh Tools (25)

detect_ioc

Auto detect the IOC type of a value and return relevant threat intel

scan_ip

Threat intel for an IPv4 or IPv6 address

scan_url

Static analysis of a URL without visiting it

scan_hash

File hash lookup (MD5, SHA1, SHA256) in CIRCL hashlookup

scan_crypto

Threat intel for a blockchain address: labels, sanctions, risk score, 18 chains

scan_email

Offline style analysis of an email address

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).

Mlab.sh Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mlab-sh": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mlab.sh/mcp",
        "--header",
        "Authorization: Bearer mcp_xxx"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tldraw Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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