What is the key difference between Strata and Tactus?

Strata belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Tactus belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Strata or Tactus 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 Strata and Tactus free or paid?

Strata operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Tactus operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Strata lists 0 tools with 0 views and 5,787 GitHub stars. Tactus lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Strata and Tactus 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 Strata or Tactus 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 Strata and Tactus free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both strata and tactus 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, Strata has a Quality Score of 44 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 5,787 GitHub stars. Tactus holds a Quality Score of 31 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Strata vs Tactus

In-depth architectural comparison of the Strata and Tactus 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

Strata

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Tactus

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 31/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Strata if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Tactus 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 Strata 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 Strata Details

Choose Tactus 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 Tactus Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Strata Developer Tools	T Tactus Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server for progressive tool usage at any scale (see https://klavis.ai)	Content-agnostic control layer for intimate hardware; forwards Buttplug/Intiface commands only.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Strata Tools (0)

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

Tactus 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).

Strata Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "strata": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@playwright/mcp@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tactus Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Strata is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Tactus belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Strata when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Tactus when you require tools for developer tools.

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