What is the key difference between Tldraw and Verso?

Tldraw belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Verso belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Tldraw or Verso 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 Tldraw and Verso free or paid?

Tldraw operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Verso operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Tldraw lists 0 tools with 0 views and 50,204 GitHub stars. Verso lists 4 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Tldraw and Verso 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

Tldraw vs Verso

In-depth architectural comparison of the Tldraw and Verso 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

Verso

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Tldraw if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Verso 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 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).

Explore Tldraw Details

Choose Verso 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).
Primary tools included: list_sites, list_kinds, search.

Explore Verso Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	T Tldraw Developer Tools	V Verso Developer Tools
Summary	Draw and visually collaborate with your agents on tldraw's canvas.	MCP server to read Verso-generated documentation sites (e.g., the Lean Language Reference).
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Tldraw Tools (0)

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

Verso Tools (4)

list_sites

Enumerate the configured Verso sites and their aliases.

list_kinds

List a site's entry kinds (tactics, terms, sections, options, …) with counts.

Name-ranked search over a site's cross-reference index, with `kind` filtering and pagination.

fetch_page

Fetch a page — or a single `#anchor` entry — from a site and return it as Markdown.

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

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tldraw": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "create-tldraw@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Verso Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "verso": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "verso-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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