What is the key difference between Tend and Mcpcap?

Tend belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Mcpcap belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Tend or Mcpcap 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 Tend and Mcpcap free or paid?

Tend operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mcpcap operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Tend lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Mcpcap lists 0 tools with 0 views and 51 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Tend and Mcpcap 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 Tend or Mcpcap 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 Tend and Mcpcap free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both tend and mcpcap 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, Tend has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Mcpcap holds a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 51 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Tend vs Mcpcap

In-depth architectural comparison of the Tend and Mcpcap 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

Tend

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Mcpcap

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

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

Choose Mcpcap 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 Mcpcap Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	T Tend Developer Tools	Mcpcap Developer Tools
Summary	Your own network — goals, commitments and interaction history — read-only, from your assistant.	Network analysis for the AI age
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Tend Tools (0)

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

Mcpcap 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).

Tend Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Mcpcap Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcpcap": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcpcap"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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