What is the key difference between SHEARLINE and TokenSave?

SHEARLINE belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while TokenSave belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install SHEARLINE or TokenSave 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 SHEARLINE and TokenSave free or paid?

SHEARLINE operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). TokenSave operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

SHEARLINE lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. TokenSave lists 0 tools with 0 views and 619 GitHub stars.

Can I use both SHEARLINE and TokenSave 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

SHEARLINE vs TokenSave

In-depth architectural comparison of the SHEARLINE and TokenSave 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

SHEARLINE

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

TokenSave

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose SHEARLINE if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose TokenSave 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 SHEARLINE 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 SHEARLINE Details

Choose TokenSave 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 TokenSave Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	SHEARLINE Developer Tools	TokenSave Developer Tools
Summary	Analyst-grade US severe weather: warnings with IBW tags, SPC outlooks, RAP environments, MRMS, LSRs	Code intelligence for 15+ languages: semantic graph queries instead of file reads. 37 MCP tools.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

SHEARLINE Tools (0)

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

TokenSave 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).

SHEARLINE Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shearline": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "shearline"
      ]
    }
  }
}

TokenSave Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tokensave": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@colbymchenry/codegraph"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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