Dibs vs Codemcp

A side-by-side look at the Dibs and Codemcp MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Dibs logoDibsCoding Agents · Local subprocess (stdio)Coordination layer for parallel coding agents: TTL file claims stored in the git common dir (visible across every worktree instantly), enforcement hooks that block colliding edits in Claude Code and at commit time, agent presence, handoff notes, and git-committed lessons searchable with BM25. Single static binary — no server, no database.53GoodAuth: not declaredCodemcp logoCodemcpCoding Agents · Local subprocess (stdio)Coding agent with basic read, write and command line tools.44FairAuth: no auth required

Verdict: choose Dibs for coding agents work as a local process; choose Codemcp for coding agents as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Dibs logoChoose Dibs when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Coding Agents domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • You have the keys it needs: DIBS_AGENT.
Explore Dibs

Codemcp logoChoose Codemcp when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Coding Agents domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
Explore Codemcp

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecDibs logoDibsCodemcp logoCodemcp
CategoryCoding AgentsCoding Agents
Quality signal53/100 · Good44/100 · Fair
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNo auth required
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsDIBS_AGENTNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars21,605
Directory activity 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 6 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
ToolsNot listedNot listed

Tools & capabilities

Dibs tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Codemcp tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

Dibs

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "polymatx-dibs": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "dibs"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DIBS_AGENT": "YOUR_DIBS_AGENT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Codemcp

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ezyang-codemcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "git+https://github.com/ezyang/codemcp@prod",
        "codemcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Dibs is categorized under Coding Agents and uses a local stdio subprocess. Codemcp belongs to Coding Agents and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Dibs for coding agents work and Codemcp for coding agents.

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

Dibs has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Codemcp is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add polymatx-dibs and ezyang-codemcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Dibs has a quality signal of 53/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 2 GitHub stars. Codemcp has 44/100 (Fair) with 6 views, 0 installs and 1,605 GitHub stars.