What is the key difference between Putput MCP and Balmas MCP?

Putput MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Balmas MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Putput MCP or Balmas 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 Putput MCP and Balmas MCP free or paid?

Putput MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Balmas MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Putput MCP lists 4 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. Balmas MCP lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Putput MCP and Balmas 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

Putput MCP vs Balmas MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Putput MCP and Balmas 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

Putput MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 47/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Balmas MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Putput MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Balmas MCP 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 Putput MCP 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).
Primary tools included: upload_file, list_files, delete_file.

Explore Putput MCP Details

Choose Balmas MCP 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).
Primary tools included: list_files, read_clean_file, restore_text.

Explore Balmas MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	P Putput MCP Developer Tools	B Balmas MCP Developer Tools
Summary	File uploads for AI agents. Upload, list, and manage files. No signup required.	Agents read cleaned copies of your files: PII replaced with local consistent tokens. Read-only.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Putput MCP Tools (4)

upload_file

Upload a file from a URL to PutPut and get a CDN link back

list_files

List uploaded files with optional prefix filter and pagination

delete_file

Delete a file by ID

get_file_info

Get file details, stats, and download URL

Balmas MCP Tools (3)

list_files

Names, sizes, types inside allowed folders — never contents

read_clean_file

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).

Putput MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "putput-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@putput/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Balmas MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "balmas-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "balmas-mcp",
        "/Users/me/Documents/work",
        "--level",
        "strict"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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