What is the key difference between Symbols and Maguyva?

Symbols belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Maguyva belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Symbols or Maguyva 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 Symbols and Maguyva free or paid?

Symbols operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Maguyva operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Symbols lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Maguyva lists 0 tools with 0 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Symbols and Maguyva 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 Symbols or Maguyva 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 Symbols and Maguyva free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both symbols and maguyva 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, Symbols has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Maguyva holds a Quality Score of 41 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 3 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Symbols vs Maguyva

In-depth architectural comparison of the Symbols and Maguyva 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

Symbols

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Maguyva

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

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

Choose Maguyva 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 Maguyva Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Symbols Developer Tools	M Maguyva Developer Tools
Summary	Fast polyglot source code intelligence: symbols, imports, dependencies, and impact analysis.	Code intelligence for coding agents: semantic, AST, graph, and full-text search. 279+ languages.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Symbols Tools (0)

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

Maguyva 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).

Symbols Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Maguyva Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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