What is the key difference between TokenTrace and AgentCat?

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

How do I install TokenTrace or AgentCat 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 TokenTrace and AgentCat free or paid?

TokenTrace operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). AgentCat operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

TokenTrace lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. AgentCat lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both TokenTrace and AgentCat 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 TokenTrace or AgentCat 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 TokenTrace and AgentCat free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both tokentrace and agentcat 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, TokenTrace has a Quality Score of 25 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. AgentCat holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

TokenTrace vs AgentCat

In-depth architectural comparison of the TokenTrace and AgentCat 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

TokenTrace

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 25/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

AgentCat

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

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

Choose AgentCat 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 AgentCat Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	T TokenTrace Developer Tools	A AgentCat Developer Tools
Summary	Local-first AI CLI usage analytics for agents.	Analytics and debugging for your MCP server — explore usage and sessions, then root-cause errors.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

TokenTrace Tools (0)

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

AgentCat Tools (0)

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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).

TokenTrace Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

AgentCat Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agentcat": {
      "url": "https://agentcat.com"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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