What is the key difference between Tieline and Bouncer?

Tieline belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Bouncer belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Tieline or Bouncer 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 Tieline and Bouncer free or paid?

Tieline operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Bouncer operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Tieline lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Bouncer lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Tieline and Bouncer 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

Tieline vs Bouncer

In-depth architectural comparison of the Tieline and Bouncer 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

Tieline

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Bouncer

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

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

Choose Bouncer 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 Bouncer Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	T Tieline Developer Tools	B Bouncer Developer Tools
Summary	Static FE-BE contract-drift checker: finds frontend calls the backend does not expose. CLI + MCP.	Static compliance-controls checker for UK Online Safety Act & ICO Children's Code. CLI + MCP.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Tieline Tools (0)

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

Bouncer 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).

Tieline Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Bouncer Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bouncer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@nugehs/bouncer"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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