What is the key difference between Start.gg MCP Server and Ruv Swarm?

Start.gg MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Ruv Swarm belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Start.gg MCP Server or Ruv Swarm 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 Start.gg MCP Server and Ruv Swarm free or paid?

Start.gg MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Ruv Swarm operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Start.gg MCP Server lists 16 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Ruv Swarm lists 0 tools with 2 views and 380 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Start.gg MCP Server and Ruv Swarm 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

Start.gg MCP Server vs Ruv Swarm

In-depth architectural comparison of the Start.gg MCP Server and Ruv Swarm 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

Start.gg MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Ruv Swarm

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Start.gg MCP Server if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Ruv Swarm 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 Start.gg MCP Server 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).
Primary tools included: search_videogames, search_tournaments, get_upcoming_tournaments.

Explore Start.gg MCP Server Details

Choose Ruv Swarm 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 Ruv Swarm Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Start.gg MCP Server Developer Tools	R Ruv Swarm Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server for the start.gg GraphQL API: tournaments, events, entrants, sets, standings, streams	Neural network swarm orchestration with WebAssembly acceleration and MCP integration
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Start.gg MCP Server Tools (16)

search_videogames

Find videogame ids by name (e.g. "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" → 1386)

search_tournaments

General tournament search: name, videogame, country/state, date range, upcoming/past, open registration

get_upcoming_tournaments

Tournaments that haven't ended yet (includes in-progress), soonest first, with a days window

get_tournaments_by_videogame

Tournaments for one videogame id (upcoming / past / all)

get_tournament

Details, schedule, venue, events list, configured streams

get_tournament_events

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).

Start.gg MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "start-gg-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "startgg-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Ruv Swarm Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ruv-swarm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ruv-swarm@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Start.gg MCP Server is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Ruv Swarm belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Start.gg MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Ruv Swarm when you require tools for developer tools.

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