What is the main functional difference between Codegraphcontext and Steel Tools?

Codegraphcontext is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Steel Tools belongs to Developer Tools and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. Pick Codegraphcontext for developer tools work and Steel Tools for developer tools.

How do I install Codegraphcontext or Steel Tools in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client. Steel Tools has no confirmed install command yet — follow its own setup instructions.

Are Codegraphcontext and Steel Tools free to use, or do they require API keys?

Codegraphcontext is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. Steel Tools has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Can I run both Codegraphcontext and Steel Tools at the same time in my AI client?

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add shashankss1205-codegraphcontext and steel-tools as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Codegraphcontext has a quality signal of 64/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 4,270 GitHub stars. Steel Tools has 37/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.

Codegraphcontext vs Steel Tools — MCP Server Comparison

Codegraphcontext vs Steel Tools — MCP Server Comparison | AllMCPs

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

Spec	Codegraphcontext	S Steel Tools
Category	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal	64/100 · Good	37/100 · Fair
Install command	Confirmed	Not confirmed yet
Transport	Local subprocess (stdio)	—
Auth	No auth required	Not declared
Pricing	Free	Not declared
Required env vars	None listed	None listed
Verified owner	Community listing	Community listing
GitHub stars	4,270	—
Directory activity	4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes	0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools	Not listed	Not listed
Full listing	View Codegraphcontext	View Steel Tools

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.