RokuMCP vs Ha MCP
A side-by-side look at the RokuMCP and Ha MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose RokuMCP for home automation work as a local process; choose Ha MCP for home automation. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose RokuMCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Home Automation domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
ROKU_DEVICE_HOST, ROKU_DEVICE_PASSWORD. - You want tools like
roku_deploy, roku_delete_dev_channel, roku_discover.
Choose Ha MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Home Automation domain.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
HOMEASSISTANT_URL, HOMEASSISTANT_TOKEN.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Home Automation | Home Automation |
| Quality signal | 63/100 · Good | 44/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Confirmed | Not confirmed yet |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | — |
| Auth | Not declared | API key required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | ROKU_DEVICE_HOSTROKU_DEVICE_PASSWORD | HOMEASSISTANT_URLHOMEASSISTANT_TOKEN |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 4 | 5,211 |
| Directory activity | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 42 | Not listed |
| Full listing | View RokuMCP | View Ha MCP |
Tools & capabilities
RokuMCP tools 42
roku_deploySideload (deploy) a Roku application to the device. Packages all files in the project directory and uploads them. A dev channel must not already be running, or it will be replaced.roku_delete_dev_channelDelete the currently sideloaded developer channel from the Roku device.roku_discoverScan the local network for Roku devices using SSDP discovery. Returns a list of all found devices with their IP addresses.roku_keypressSend a single key press to the Roku device via ECP. Common keys: Home, Rev, Fwd, Play, Select, Left, Right, Down, Up, Back, InstantReplay, Info, Backspace, Search, Enter, Lit_<character>roku_keypress_sequenceSend a sequence of key presses to the Roku device with an optional delay between each press.roku_launchLaunch or deep-link into a channel on the Roku device. Use appId "dev" for the sideloaded developer channel.roku_query_device_infoQuery the Roku device for its info: model, firmware version, serial number, network info, etc.roku_query_active_appQuery the currently active (foreground) app on the Roku device.roku_query_app_uiGet the current app UI tree as XML. Only works when a sideloaded dev channel is running.roku_query_sg_nodesQuery SceneGraph nodes on the Roku device. Use type "all" for all nodes, "roots" for root nodes, or "node" with a nodeId to inspect a specific node.roku_type_textType a text string into the currently focused text field on the Roku device. Each character is sent as an individual Lit_ keypress. Use this for search fields, email inputs, password fields, etc.roku_query_media_playerQuery the media player state on the Roku device. Returns playback state (play, pause, buffer, stop, none), position, duration, and error info. Use this to verify video playback in tests.- +30 more on the listing page
Ha MCP tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
RokuMCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"rokumcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"roku-mcp"
],
"env": {
"ROKU_DEVICE_HOST": "YOUR_ROKU_DEVICE_HOST_HERE",
"ROKU_DEVICE_PASSWORD": "YOUR_ROKU_DEVICE_PASSWORD_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Ha MCP
No confirmed install command for Ha MCP yet — follow the setup steps linked from its listing page rather than a guessed package name.
Frequently asked questions
RokuMCP is categorized under Home Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Ha MCP belongs to Home Automation and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. Pick RokuMCP for home automation work and Ha MCP for home automation.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client. Ha MCP has no confirmed install command yet — follow its own setup instructions.
RokuMCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Ha MCP is listed as free. Auth: api key required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add rokumcp and ha-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, RokuMCP has a quality signal of 63/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 4 GitHub stars. Ha MCP has 44/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 5,211 GitHub stars.