What is the best alternative to Sheriff?

The top-rated alternatives to Sheriff in the Developer Tools category include PraisonAI, Sem, Codealive MCP. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Sheriff alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Sheriff and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to Sheriff free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare Sheriff with a specific alternative?

Click the "Compare side-by-side →" button on any alternative card to see an in-depth comparison matrix covering feature lists, stars, npm downloads, install configurations, and schema specifications.

Best Alternatives to Sheriff (Developer Tools)

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
S Sheriff (Target)	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
PraisonAI	npx	Free/None	Free	9,023	—	Compare →
Sem	npx	Free/None	Free	3,334	—	Compare →
Codealive MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	89	—	Compare →
Codescene MCP Server	npx	Free/None	Free	64	—	Compare →
Revdoku	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Pyscn	uvx	Free/None	Free	1,042	—	Compare →
Labelhead Artist Momentum	npx	Free/None	Free	80,077	—	Compare →
Instagit	npx	Free/None	Free	19	—	Compare →
HeyClaude — Claude & AI workflow directory	uvx	Free/None	Free	296	—	Compare →
Builderforce	npx	Free/None	Free	5	—	Compare →
A Agent Browser	npx	Free/None	Free	4	—	Compare →
AgentPhone	npx	Free/None	Free	121	—	Compare →