Looking for an alternative to Pls Touch Grass? Whether you need a different runtime environment, custom authentication support, or alternative API integrations in the Developer Tools ecosystem, we have cataloged and compared the top alternative MCP servers below.
The pls-touch-grass MCP server tracks when you go outside, measures indoor time, detects frustrated messages, checks weather, and finds nearby parks. It runs locally over stdio and stores shared state in a JSON file. Location comes from IP geolocation or a named place, while weather and park searches use external services without API keys. Reach for it as a small MCP teaching example, a live demo, or a lighthearted way to prompt outdoor breaks.
Direct comparison of key metrics, runtimes, authentication methods, and community popularity.
| Server Name | Runtime | Auth | Pricing | GitHub Stars | Downloads | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| npx | Free/None | Free | — | — | Current | |
| npx | API key | Bring your own API key (usage-based cost) | 28,192 | — | Compare → | |
| npx | No auth required | Free | 825 | — | Compare → | |
| npx | API key | Free | 3,021 | — | Compare → | |
| npx | API key | Paid | 5,986 | 1 | Compare → | |
| npx | Free/None | Free | 1,026 | — | Compare → | |
| uvx | API key | Bring your own API key (usage-based cost) | 3 | — | Compare → | |
| npx | Free/None | Free | 8 | — | Compare → | |
| Remote (SSE) | No auth required | Free | 13 | — | Compare → | |
| bunx | No auth required | Free | 7 | — | Compare → | |
| npx | No auth required | Free | 101 | — | Compare → | |
| npx | API key | Free | 13 | — | Compare → | |
| npx | Free/None | Free | 5 | — | Compare → |