What is the key difference between Octopad and Dock?

Octopad belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Dock belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Octopad or Dock 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 Octopad and Dock free or paid?

Octopad operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Dock operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Octopad lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Dock lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Octopad and Dock 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 Octopad or Dock 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 Octopad and Dock free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both octopad and dock-2 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, Octopad has a Quality Score of 30 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Dock holds a Quality Score of 36 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Octopad vs Dock

In-depth architectural comparison of the Octopad and Dock 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

Octopad

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Dock

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

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

Choose Dock 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 Dock Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	O Octopad Developer Tools	D Dock Developer Tools
Summary	The back-office workspace for your team's AIs: tasks, knowledge and context shared over MCP.	The AI workspace for you, your team, and every agent you run. Tables and docs, one live surface.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Octopad Tools (0)

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

Dock 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).

Octopad Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "octopad": {
      "url": "https://octopad.ai"
    }
  }
}

Dock Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dock-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@trydock/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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