What is the key difference between Shebe and RepoFold?

Shebe belongs to the Version Control category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while RepoFold belongs to the Version Control category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Shebe or RepoFold 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 Shebe and RepoFold free or paid?

Shebe operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). RepoFold operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Shebe lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. RepoFold lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Shebe and RepoFold 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 Shebe or RepoFold 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 Shebe and RepoFold free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both shebe and repofold 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, Shebe has a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. RepoFold holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Shebe vs RepoFold

In-depth architectural comparison of the Shebe and RepoFold 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

Shebe

Version Control · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

RepoFold

Version Control · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Shebe if you need specialized Version Control tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose RepoFold if your workspace requires Version Control integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Shebe when:

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

Explore Shebe Details

Choose RepoFold when:

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

Explore RepoFold Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Shebe Version Control	R RepoFold Version Control
Summary	Fast BM25 full-text search for code repositories. 14 MCP tools, 2ms search latency.	A cited wiki of your GitHub repo: search, read pages, find symbols and ask, with line citations.
Category & Scope	Version Control	Version Control
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Shebe Tools (0)

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

RepoFold 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).

Shebe Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shebe": {
      "url": "https://gitlab.com/rhobimd-oss/shebe"
    }
  }
}

RepoFold Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "repofold": {
      "url": "https://repofold.dev"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Shebe is categorized under Version Control and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, RepoFold belongs to Version Control using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Shebe when you need capabilities focused on version control and RepoFold when you require tools for version control.

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