What is the key difference between Runway Aleph MCP and Topaz MCP?

Runway Aleph MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Topaz MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Runway Aleph MCP or Topaz 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 Runway Aleph MCP and Topaz MCP free or paid?

Runway Aleph MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Topaz MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Runway Aleph MCP lists 3 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Topaz MCP lists 4 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Runway Aleph MCP and Topaz 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

Runway Aleph MCP vs Topaz MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Runway Aleph MCP and Topaz 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

Runway Aleph MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Topaz MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Runway Aleph MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Topaz MCP 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 Runway Aleph MCP 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).
Primary tools included: edit_video, get_task, check_pricing.

Explore Runway Aleph MCP Details

Choose Topaz MCP 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).
Primary tools included: upscale_image, upscale_video, get_task.

Explore Topaz MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	R Runway Aleph MCP Developer Tools	T Topaz MCP Developer Tools
Summary	RunAPI MCP server for Runway Aleph: create tasks, poll status, and check pricing.	RunAPI MCP server for Topaz: create tasks, poll status, and check pricing.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Runway Aleph MCP Tools (3)

edit_video

Create a Runway Aleph edit video task and optionally wait for a terminal status. Returns the task id, status, and output URLs.

get_task

Fetch the current status and latest payload for an existing task.

check_pricing

Look up current pricing for a Runway Aleph model and endpoint.

Topaz MCP Tools (4)

upscale_image

Create a Topaz upscale image task and optionally wait for a terminal status. Returns the task id, status, and output URLs.

upscale_video

Create a Topaz upscale video task and optionally wait for a terminal status. Returns the task id, status, and output URLs.

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).

Runway Aleph MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "runway-aleph-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@runapi.ai/runway-aleph-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Topaz MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "topaz-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@runapi.ai/topaz-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Runway Aleph MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Topaz MCP belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Runway Aleph MCP when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Topaz MCP when you require tools for developer tools.

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