What is the key difference between Rancher and Servicenow?

Rancher belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Servicenow belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Rancher or Servicenow 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 Rancher and Servicenow free or paid?

Rancher operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Servicenow operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Rancher lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Servicenow lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Rancher and Servicenow 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.

How do I install Rancher or Servicenow in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Rancher and Servicenow free to use, or do they require API keys?

Rancher is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Servicenow operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Rancher and Servicenow at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both rancher and servicenow as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Rancher has a Quality Score of 24 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Servicenow holds a Quality Score of 25 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Rancher vs Servicenow

In-depth architectural comparison of the Rancher and Servicenow 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

Rancher

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 24/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Servicenow

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 25/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Rancher if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Servicenow 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 Rancher 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).

Explore Rancher Details

Choose Servicenow 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).

Explore Servicenow Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	R Rancher Developer Tools	S Servicenow Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server for Rancher API integration	A highly customizable MCP server for ServiceNow API integration
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Rancher Tools (0)

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

Servicenow Tools (0)

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

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).

Rancher Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Servicenow Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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