What is the key difference between Model Manager and Kaneo?

Model Manager belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Kaneo belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Model Manager or Kaneo 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 Model Manager and Kaneo free or paid?

Model Manager operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Kaneo operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Model Manager lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Kaneo lists 0 tools with 0 views and 9,003 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Model Manager and Kaneo 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

Model Manager vs Kaneo

In-depth architectural comparison of the Model Manager and Kaneo 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

Model Manager

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Kaneo

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Model Manager if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Kaneo 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 Model Manager 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 Model Manager Details

Choose Kaneo 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 Kaneo Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Model Manager Developer Tools	K Kaneo Developer Tools
Summary	Manage your local model machine over MCP: state, model pull/remove, service switch, LoRA training	Official MCP server for Kaneo: manage tasks, projects, and labels from Claude and other MCP clients
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Model Manager Tools (0)

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

Kaneo 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).

Model Manager Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "model-manager": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-modelmanager"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Kaneo Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kaneo": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@kaneo/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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