What is the key difference between Outset and PLAXIS?

Outset belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while PLAXIS belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Outset or PLAXIS 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 Outset and PLAXIS free or paid?

Outset operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). PLAXIS operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Outset lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. PLAXIS lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Outset and PLAXIS 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

Outset vs PLAXIS

In-depth architectural comparison of the Outset and PLAXIS 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

Outset

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

PLAXIS

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Outset if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose PLAXIS 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 Outset 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 Outset Details

Choose PLAXIS 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 PLAXIS Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Outset Developer Tools	P PLAXIS Developer Tools
Summary	AI-moderated research platform: create and launch studies and query interview results.	Windows-local MCP server for PLAXIS 2D Remote Scripting: geometry, staged construction, results.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Outset Tools (0)

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

PLAXIS 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).

Outset Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "outset": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote"
      ]
    }
  }
}

PLAXIS Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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