What is the key difference between Salvage Signal and Npx Vibe?

Salvage Signal belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Npx Vibe belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Salvage Signal or Npx Vibe 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 Salvage Signal and Npx Vibe free or paid?

Salvage Signal operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Npx Vibe operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Salvage Signal lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Npx Vibe lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Salvage Signal and Npx Vibe 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 Salvage Signal or Npx Vibe 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 Salvage Signal and Npx Vibe free to use, or do they require API keys?

Salvage Signal is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Npx Vibe 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 Salvage Signal and Npx Vibe at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both salvage-signal and npx-vibe 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, Salvage Signal has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Npx Vibe holds a Quality Score of 44 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Salvage Signal vs Npx Vibe

In-depth architectural comparison of the Salvage Signal and Npx Vibe 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

Salvage Signal

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Npx Vibe

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Salvage Signal if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Npx Vibe 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 Salvage Signal when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Salvage Signal Details

Choose Npx Vibe 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).

Explore Npx Vibe Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Salvage Signal Developer Tools	N Npx Vibe Developer Tools
Summary	Read-only Chicago demolition permits ranked for architectural salvage, deconstruction, and reuse.	Read-only npm package and project dependency preflight tools for AI applications.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Salvage Signal Tools (0)

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

Npx Vibe 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).

Salvage Signal Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "salvage-signal": {
      "url": "https://salvagesignal.com"
    }
  }
}

Npx Vibe Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Salvage Signal is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Npx Vibe belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Salvage Signal when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Npx Vibe when you require tools for developer tools.

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