What is the key difference between Runeward and Sandbox Env MCP?

Runeward belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution, while Sandbox Env MCP belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Runeward or Sandbox Env 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 Runeward and Sandbox Env MCP free or paid?

Runeward operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Sandbox Env MCP 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 1 GitHub stars. Sandbox Env MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Runeward and Sandbox Env 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

Runeward vs Sandbox Env MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Runeward and Sandbox Env 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

Runeward

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

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

Sandbox Env MCP

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 35/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Runeward if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Sandbox Env MCP 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 Sandbox Env MCP 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 Sandbox Env MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Runeward Cloud Platforms	Sandbox Env MCP Cloud Platforms
Summary	Governed execution cells for AI agents: Docker/K8s sandboxes with policy, audit, and approvals.	Persistent Docker/SSH sandbox for AI agents: shell exec, file ops, audit log.
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.

Sandbox Env 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).

Runeward Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "runeward": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "runeward"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Sandbox Env MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sandbox-env-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "sandbox-env-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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