What is the key difference between Dibs and Openclaw MCP?

Dibs belongs to the Coding Agents category with local stdio execution, while Openclaw MCP belongs to the Coding Agents category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Dibs or Openclaw MCP 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 Dibs and Openclaw MCP free or paid?

Dibs operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Openclaw MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Dibs lists 0 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars. Openclaw MCP lists 7 tools with 3 views and 184 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Dibs and Openclaw MCP 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

Dibs vs Openclaw MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Dibs and Openclaw MCP 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

Dibs

Coding Agents · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Openclaw MCP

Coding Agents · Local stdio

Quality: 68/100 (Great) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Dibs if you need specialized Coding Agents tools running via a local process. Choose Openclaw MCP if your workspace requires Coding Agents integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Dibs when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Coding Agents domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Dibs Details

Choose Openclaw MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Coding Agents domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: OPENCLAW_URL, OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_TOKEN, OPENCLAW_AGENT_ID, OPENCLAW_MODEL, OPENCLAW_TIMEOUT_MS, AUTH_ENABLED, MCP_CLIENT_ID, MCP_CLIENT_SECRET.
Primary tools included: openclaw_chat, openclaw_status, openclaw_chat_async.

Explore Openclaw MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Dibs polymatx Coding Agents	Openclaw MCP freema Coding Agents
Summary	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.	MCP server for OpenClaw AI assistant integration. Enables Claude to delegate tasks to OpenClaw agents with sync/async tools, OAuth 2.1 auth, and SSE transport for Claude.ai.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Dibs Tools (0)

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

Openclaw MCP Tools (7)

openclaw_chat

Send a message to OpenClaw and get a response

openclaw_status

Get OpenClaw gateway status and health information

openclaw_chat_async

Send a message to OpenClaw asynchronously. Returns a task_id immediately that can be polled for results. Use this for potentially long-running conversations.

openclaw_task_status

Check the status of an async task. Returns status, and result if completed.

openclaw_task_list

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).

Dibs Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Openclaw MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "freema-openclaw-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "openclaw-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENCLAW_URL": "YOUR_OPENCLAW_URL_HERE",
        "OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_TOKEN": "YOUR_OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_TOKEN_HERE",
        "OPENCLAW_AGENT_ID": "YOUR_OPENCLAW_AGENT_ID_HERE",
        "OPENCLAW_MODEL": "YOUR_OPENCLAW_MODEL_HERE",
        "OPENCLAW_TIMEOUT_MS": "YOUR_OPENCLAW_TIMEOUT_MS_HERE",
        "AUTH_ENABLED": "YOUR_AUTH_ENABLED_HERE",
        "MCP_CLIENT_ID": "YOUR_MCP_CLIENT_ID_HERE",
        "MCP_CLIENT_SECRET": "YOUR_MCP_CLIENT_SECRET_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Dibs is categorized under Coding Agents and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Openclaw MCP belongs to Coding Agents using local stdio subprocess. Select Dibs when you need capabilities focused on coding agents and Openclaw MCP when you require tools for coding agents.

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