What is the key difference between SHAFT MCP and Yutu?

SHAFT MCP belongs to the Browser Automation category with local stdio execution, while Yutu belongs to the Browser Automation category with local stdio execution.

How do I install SHAFT MCP or Yutu 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 SHAFT MCP and Yutu free or paid?

SHAFT MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Yutu operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (OAuth 2.0).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

SHAFT MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Yutu lists 5 tools with 4 views and 609 GitHub stars.

Can I use both SHAFT MCP and Yutu 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 SHAFT MCP or Yutu 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 SHAFT MCP and Yutu free to use, or do they require API keys?

SHAFT MCP is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Yutu operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model with OAuth 2.0 . 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 SHAFT MCP and Yutu at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both shaft-mcp and eat-pray-ai-yutu 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, SHAFT MCP has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Yutu holds a Quality Score of 55 /100 ( Good ) with 4 views, 0 installs, and 609 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

SHAFT MCP vs Yutu

In-depth architectural comparison of the SHAFT MCP and Yutu 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

SHAFT MCP

Browser Automation · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Yutu

Browser Automation · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: OAuth 2.0

Verdict Summary: Choose SHAFT MCP if you need specialized Browser Automation tools running via a local process. Choose Yutu if your workspace requires Browser Automation integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose SHAFT MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Browser Automation domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Choose Yutu when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Browser Automation domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: OAuth 2.0 (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: YUTU_CREDENTIAL, YUTU_CACHE_TOKEN, YUTU_ROOT.
Primary tools included: YouTube Data API v3 integration for video and channel management, OAuth 2.0 authentication with token caching, CLI and MCP server interfaces for automation.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S SHAFT MCP Browser Automation	Yutu eat-pray-ai Browser Automation
Summary	Web automation and testing server using SHAFT Engine (Selenium-based)	A fully functional MCP server and CLI for YouTube to automate YouTube operation
Category & Scope	Browser Automation	Browser Automation
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

SHAFT MCP Tools (0)

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

Yutu Tools (5)

YouTube Data API v3 integration for video and channel management

OAuth 2.0 authentication with token caching

CLI and MCP server interfaces for automation

Support for YouTube Analytics and Reporting APIs (optional)

Configurable credential and token paths via environment variables

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).

SHAFT MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Yutu Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "eat-pray-ai-yutu": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "skills"
      ],
      "env": {
        "YUTU_CREDENTIAL": "YOUR_YUTU_CREDENTIAL_HERE",
        "YUTU_CACHE_TOKEN": "YOUR_YUTU_CACHE_TOKEN_HERE",
        "YUTU_ROOT": "YOUR_YUTU_ROOT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

SHAFT MCP is categorized under Browser Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Yutu belongs to Browser Automation using local stdio subprocess. Select SHAFT MCP when you need capabilities focused on browser automation and Yutu when you require tools for browser automation.

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