What is the key difference between Npx Vibe and UpToCode?

Npx Vibe belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while UpToCode belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Npx Vibe or UpToCode 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 Npx Vibe and UpToCode free or paid?

Npx Vibe operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). UpToCode operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Npx Vibe lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. UpToCode lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Npx Vibe and UpToCode 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 Npx Vibe or UpToCode 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 Npx Vibe and UpToCode free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both npx-vibe and uptocode 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, Npx Vibe has a Quality Score of 44 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. UpToCode holds a Quality Score of 33 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Npx Vibe vs UpToCode

In-depth architectural comparison of the Npx Vibe and UpToCode 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

Npx Vibe

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

UpToCode

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 33/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Npx Vibe if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose UpToCode 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 Npx Vibe 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 Npx Vibe Details

Choose UpToCode 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 UpToCode Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	N Npx Vibe Developer Tools	U UpToCode Developer Tools
Summary	Read-only npm package and project dependency preflight tools for AI applications.	Evidence-backed architecture-quality analysis for Python agent applications.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Npx Vibe Tools (0)

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

UpToCode 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).

Npx Vibe Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

UpToCode Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "uptocode": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "uptocode"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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