What is the key difference between Tend and Salta?

Tend belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Salta belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Tend or Salta 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 Salta free or paid?

Tend operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Salta 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. Salta lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both tend and salta 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. Salta holds a Quality Score of 39 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Tend vs Salta

In-depth architectural comparison of the Tend and Salta 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

Salta

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Tend if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Salta if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. 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 Salta when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Salta Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	T Tend Developer Tools	Salta Developer Tools
Summary	Your own network — goals, commitments and interaction history — read-only, from your assistant.	Mobile-first AI life planner — turn goals into daily, synced tasks from your AI assistant.
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.

Salta 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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Salta Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "salta": {
      "url": "https://smithery.ai/badge/jnuo/salta)](https://smithery.ai/servers/jnuo/salta"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Tend is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Salta belongs to Developer Tools using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Tend when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Salta when you require tools for developer tools.

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