What is the key difference between RokuMCP and Plugwise MCP?

RokuMCP belongs to the Home Automation category with local stdio execution, while Plugwise MCP belongs to the Home Automation category with local stdio execution.

How do I install RokuMCP or Plugwise 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 RokuMCP and Plugwise MCP free or paid?

RokuMCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Plugwise MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (other).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

RokuMCP lists 38 tools with 0 views and 3 GitHub stars. Plugwise MCP lists 16 tools with 2 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both RokuMCP and Plugwise 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

RokuMCP vs Plugwise MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the RokuMCP and Plugwise 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

RokuMCP

Home Automation · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Plugwise MCP

Home Automation · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: other

Verdict Summary: Choose RokuMCP if you need specialized Home Automation tools running via a local process. Choose Plugwise MCP if your workspace requires Home Automation integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose RokuMCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Home Automation domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: roku_deploy, roku_delete_dev_channel, roku_discover.

Explore RokuMCP Details

Choose Plugwise MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Home Automation domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: HUB1, HUB1IP, HUB2, HUB2IP, PLUGWISE_HOST, PLUGWISE_PASSWORD, OPENAI_API_KEY, PLUGWISE_AGENT_MODEL.
Primary tools included: add_hub, list_hubs, connect.

Explore Plugwise MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	RokuMCP Home Automation	Plugwise MCP Tommertom Home Automation
Summary	MCP server for Roku device automation — deploy, ECP control, screenshots, and debug console	TypeScript-based smart home automation server for Plugwise devices with automatic network discovery. Features comprehensive device control for thermostats, switches, smart plugs, energy monitoring, multi-hub management, and real-time climate/power consumption tracking via local network integration.
Category & Scope	Home Automation

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

RokuMCP Tools (38)

roku_deploy

Sideload (deploy) a Roku app to the device

roku_delete_dev_channel

Delete the currently sideloaded developer channel

roku_discover

Scan the local network for Roku devices via SSDP

roku_keypress

Send a single key press (Home, Select, Up, Down, Left, Right, Back, etc.)

roku_keypress_sequence

Send multiple key presses in sequence with configurable delay

roku_type_text

Type a text string into the focused field (e.g. email, password, search)

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).

RokuMCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rokumcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "roku-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Plugwise MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tommertom-plugwise-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "plugwise-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "HUB1": "YOUR_HUB1_HERE",
        "HUB1IP": "YOUR_HUB1IP_HERE",
        "HUB2": "YOUR_HUB2_HERE",
        "HUB2IP": "YOUR_HUB2IP_HERE",
        "PLUGWISE_HOST": "YOUR_PLUGWISE_HOST_HERE",
        "PLUGWISE_PASSWORD": "YOUR_PLUGWISE_PASSWORD_HERE",
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "YOUR_OPENAI_API_KEY_HERE",
        "PLUGWISE_AGENT_MODEL": "YOUR_PLUGWISE_AGENT_MODEL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

RokuMCP is categorized under Home Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Plugwise MCP belongs to Home Automation using local stdio subprocess. Select RokuMCP when you need capabilities focused on home automation and Plugwise MCP when you require tools for home automation.

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