MCP Run Python vs Workspace Tools

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Run Python and Workspace Tools 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.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Run Python when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Code Execution domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: Python execution through MCP tool calls, Secure sandbox execution, Agent-oriented code running.

Explore MCP Run Python Details

Choose Workspace Tools when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Code Execution domain.
• You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Workspace Tools Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Run Python pydantic/pydantic-ai Code Execution	Workspace Tools Code Execution
Summary	Run Python code in a secure sandbox via MCP tool calls	Sandbox workspace tools: search, file read, DB queries, integrations. Returns synthetic data.
Category & Scope	Code Execution	Code Execution

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

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).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pydantic-pydantic-ai-mcp-run-python": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--with",
        "pydantic-ai-harness",
        "clai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "workspace-tools": {
      "url": "https://vandorla.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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