What is the best alternative to Shuck File?

The top-rated alternatives to Shuck File in the Developer Tools category include Openapi MCP Server, Claude Task Master, Roast My Design System. These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Shuck File alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Shuck File 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 Shuck File 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 Shuck File 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.

Developer Tools• MCP Alternatives Guide

Best Alternatives to Shuck File

Looking for an alternative to Shuck File? Whether you need a different runtime environment, custom authentication support, or alternative API integrations in the Developer Tools ecosystem, we have cataloged and compared the top alternative MCP servers below.

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Specification Matrix: Shuck File vs Alternatives

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
Shuck File (Target)	uvx	Free/None	Free	6	—	Current
Openapi MCP Server	Remote (SSE)	No auth required	Free	904	—	Compare →
Claude Task Master	npx	API key	Bring your own API key (usage-based cost)	28,086	—	Compare →
R Roast My Design System	npx	Free/None	Free	25	—	Compare →
Exogram Authority Runtime	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
MCP Server Docker	uvx	No auth required	Free	744	—	Compare →
Formio MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	7	—	Compare →
Andrea9293 MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	344	—	Compare →
MCP For API	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	73	—	Compare →
UI5 MCP Server	npx	Free/None	Free	100	—	Compare →
Next Devtools MCP	npx	No auth required	Free	824	—	Compare →
Shadcn Ui MCP Server	npx	API key	Free	2,999	—	Compare →
MinerU Open MCP	uvx	Free/None	Free	217	—	Compare →