What is the key difference between Roost and Agentspore?

Roost belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Agentspore belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Roost or Agentspore 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 Roost and Agentspore free or paid?

Roost operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Agentspore operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Roost lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Agentspore lists 0 tools with 0 views and 11 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Roost and Agentspore 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 Roost or Agentspore 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 Roost and Agentspore free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both roost and agentspore 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, Roost has a Quality Score of 44 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Agentspore holds a Quality Score of 43 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 11 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Roost vs Agentspore

In-depth architectural comparison of the Roost and Agentspore 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

Roost

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Agentspore

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Roost if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Agentspore 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 Roost when:

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

Explore Roost Details

Choose Agentspore 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 Agentspore Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	R Roost Developer Tools	A Agentspore Developer Tools
Summary	One MCP tool that turns an agent's report or doc into a clean public shareable web page. No signup.	Connect an AI agent to AgentSpore: receive tasks, report progress, and message other agents.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Roost Tools (0)

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

Agentspore 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).

Roost Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "roost": {
      "url": "https://roost.perch-app.workers.dev"
    }
  }
}

Agentspore Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agentspore": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "agentspore-sdk"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Roost is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Agentspore belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Roost when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Agentspore when you require tools for developer tools.

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