What is the key difference between Runeward and Arcane RMCP?

Runeward belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution, while Arcane RMCP belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Runeward or Arcane RMCP 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 Runeward and Arcane RMCP free or paid?

Runeward operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Arcane RMCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Runeward lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Arcane RMCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Runeward and Arcane RMCP 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 Runeward or Arcane RMCP 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 Runeward and Arcane RMCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both runeward and arcane-rmcp 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, Runeward has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Arcane RMCP holds a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 2 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Runeward vs Arcane RMCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Runeward and Arcane RMCP 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

Runeward

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Arcane RMCP

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Runeward if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Arcane RMCP if your workspace requires Cloud Platforms integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Runeward when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Runeward Details

Choose Arcane RMCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Arcane RMCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	R Runeward Cloud Platforms	Arcane RMCP Cloud Platforms
Summary	Governed execution cells for AI agents: Docker/K8s sandboxes with policy, audit, and approvals.	Rust MCP server and CLI for Arcane Docker and container management.
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms	Cloud Platforms
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Runeward Tools (0)

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

Arcane RMCP 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).

Runeward Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Arcane RMCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arcane-rmcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@dinglebear/rarcane"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Runeward is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Arcane RMCP belongs to Cloud Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select Runeward when you need capabilities focused on cloud platforms and Arcane RMCP when you require tools for cloud platforms.

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