Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Tldraw vs Tolstoy Library
In-depth architectural comparison of the Tldraw and Tolstoy Library 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
Tldraw
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Tolstoy Library
Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Tldraw if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Tolstoy Library 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?
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Choose Tldraw 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).
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Choose Tolstoy Library 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).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Tldraw Tools (0)
No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.
Tolstoy Library 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).
Tldraw Configuration
Tolstoy Library Configuration