Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Ruv Swarm vs Uimax MCP
In-depth architectural comparison of the Ruv Swarm and Uimax 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
Ruv Swarm
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Uimax MCP
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Ruv Swarm if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Uimax 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?
R
Choose Ruv Swarm 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).
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Choose Uimax 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: review_ui, verify_fixes, compare_sites.
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Ruv Swarm Tools (0)
No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.
Uimax MCP Tools (37)
review_ui
The main tool.** Full automated pipeline: screenshot + Lighthouse + axe-core + performance + SEO + code analysis + Report Card (A+-F letter grades) + expert review methodology. Auto-saves to review history.
verify_fixes
New in v0.9.0.** Re-run the full audit after applying fixes. Compares against the previous review and shows a before/after Report Card with grade transitions, resolved issue count, and verdict (improved/regressed/mixed). Closes the review-fix-verify loop.
compare_sites
New in v0.9.0.** Competitive benchmarking — audit two URLs side-by-side. Returns screenshots of both sites plus a comparison Report Card with grades for Accessibility, Performance, SEO, and weighted Overall score.
quick_review
Fast design-only review. Screenshot + focused design methodology. No code analysis or performance audit.
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).
Ruv Swarm Configuration
Uimax MCP Configuration