What is the key difference between Runway MCP and Recraft MCP?

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

How do I install Runway MCP or Recraft 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 MCP and Recraft MCP free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Runway MCP lists 4 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Recraft MCP lists 4 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Runway MCP and Recraft 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 MCP vs Recraft MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Runway MCP and Recraft 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 MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Recraft MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Runway MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Recraft 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 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: extend_video, text_to_video, get_task.

Explore Runway MCP Details

Choose Recraft 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: remove_background, upscale_image, get_task.

Explore Recraft MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

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

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Runway MCP Tools (4)

extend_video

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

text_to_video

Create a Runway text to 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 model and endpoint.

Recraft MCP Tools (4)

remove_background

Create a Recraft remove background 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 MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Recraft MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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