What is the key difference between Sniff and A11y Check?

Sniff belongs to the Browser Automation category with local stdio execution, while A11y Check belongs to the Browser Automation category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Sniff or A11y Check 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 Sniff and A11y Check free or paid?

Sniff operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). A11y Check operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Sniff lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. A11y Check lists 0 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Sniff and A11y Check 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 Sniff or A11y Check 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 Sniff and A11y Check free to use, or do they require API keys?

Sniff is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . A11y Check 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 Sniff and A11y Check at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both sniff and a11y-check 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, Sniff has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. A11y Check holds a Quality Score of 41 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 2 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Sniff vs A11y Check

In-depth architectural comparison of the Sniff and A11y Check 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

Sniff

Browser Automation · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

A11y Check

Browser Automation · Local stdio

Quality: 41/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Sniff if you need specialized Browser Automation tools running via a local process. Choose A11y Check if your workspace requires Browser Automation integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Sniff when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Browser Automation domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Sniff Details

Choose A11y Check when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Browser Automation domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore A11y Check Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Sniff Browser Automation	A11y Check Browser Automation
Summary	QA + a11y scanner: walks your running app's real user flows and reports what's broken.	Web accessibility scanning (WCAG 2.2 AA + KWCAG 2.2) with Korean remediation guides
Category & Scope	Browser Automation	Browser Automation
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Sniff Tools (0)

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

A11y Check 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).

Sniff Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sniff": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "sniff"
      ]
    }
  }
}

A11y Check Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "a11y-check": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@a11ychk/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Sniff is categorized under Browser Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, A11y Check belongs to Browser Automation using local stdio subprocess. Select Sniff when you need capabilities focused on browser automation and A11y Check when you require tools for browser automation.

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