What is the key difference between Resistance Tools and MCP?

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

How do I install Resistance Tools or 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 Resistance Tools and MCP free or paid?

Resistance Tools operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Resistance Tools lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 27 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Resistance Tools and 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.

How do I install Resistance Tools or MCP 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 Resistance Tools and MCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

Resistance Tools is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . MCP 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 Resistance Tools and MCP at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both resistance-tools and mcp-194 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, Resistance Tools has a Quality Score of 25 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. MCP holds a Quality Score of 39 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 27 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Resistance Tools vs MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Resistance Tools and 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

Resistance Tools

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Resistance Tools if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose 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 Resistance Tools 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 Resistance Tools Details

Choose 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).

Explore MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	R Resistance Tools Developer Tools	M MCP Developer Tools
Summary	MCP tools for TON Sites, TON DNS and TON Storage.	EduBase MCP server
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Resistance Tools Tools (0)

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

MCP 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).

Resistance Tools Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-194": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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