What is the key difference between Omni Computer Use and Gemini?

Omni Computer Use belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Gemini belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Omni Computer Use or Gemini 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 Omni Computer Use and Gemini free or paid?

Omni Computer Use operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Gemini operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Omni Computer Use lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Gemini lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Omni Computer Use and Gemini 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 Omni Computer Use or Gemini 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 Omni Computer Use and Gemini free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both omni-computer-use and gemini 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, Omni Computer Use has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Gemini holds a Quality Score of 31 /100 ( Emerging ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Omni Computer Use vs Gemini

In-depth architectural comparison of the Omni Computer Use and Gemini 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

Omni Computer Use

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Gemini

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 31/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Omni Computer Use if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Gemini 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 Omni Computer Use 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 Omni Computer Use Details

Choose Gemini 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 Gemini Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	O Omni Computer Use Developer Tools	G Gemini Developer Tools
Summary	A 1:1 replica of Claude Desktop's computer-use tool surface, for Windows and the Claude Code CLI.	MCP server that exposes Google Gemini as tools for Claude Code
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Omni Computer Use Tools (0)

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

Gemini 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).

Omni Computer Use Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "omni-computer-use": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "omni-computer-use"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Gemini Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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