UISP vs Homebutler
A side-by-side look at the UISP and Homebutler MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
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UISPMonitoringMCP server for Ubiquiti UISP's REST API - network/ISP infrastructure monitoring for MSPs.48FairAuth: api key requiredVerdict: choose UISP for monitoring work; choose Homebutler for monitoring as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
UChoose UISP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Monitoring domain.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
UISP_API_KEY, UISP_BASE_URL, MCP_TRANSPORT, AUTH_MODE, CONDUIT_S2S_SECRET, LOG_LEVEL. - You want tools like
uisp_list_sites, uisp_get_site, uisp_search_sites.
Choose Homebutler when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Monitoring domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
proxmox_status, proxmox_guests, proxmox_node.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | U UISP | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monitoring | Monitoring |
| Quality signal | 48/100 · Fair | 65/100 · Great |
| Install command | Not confirmed yet | Confirmed |
| Transport | — | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | API key required | No auth required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | UISP_API_KEYUISP_BASE_URLMCP_TRANSPORTAUTH_MODECONDUIT_S2S_SECRETLOG_LEVEL |
Tools & capabilities
UISP tools 27
uisp_list_siteslist sites (network locations - sites, endpoints, and clients - each optionally tied to a UCRM client/service record).uisp_get_siteget a single site's detail.uisp_search_sitessearch sites/endpoints/clients by name, address, MAC address, or IP address.uisp_list_site_clientslist all client sites belonging to a given (parent) site.uisp_get_site_statisticsget upload/download traffic between a site and its parent site.uisp_get_site_traffic_summaryget a site's total upload/download for a given interval up to now.uisp_list_deviceslist devices (hostname/IP/MAC, status, parent site).uisp_get_deviceget a single device's status overview.uisp_get_device_detailget a device's detail, optionally including interfaces and/or connected stations.uisp_get_device_statisticsget device telemetry (CPU/RAM/signal/temperature/throughput).uisp_list_device_interfaceslist a device's network interfaces, including configured IP addresses.uisp_get_device_by_maclook up a device by its MAC address.- +15 more on the listing page
Homebutler tools 40
proxmox_statusGet Proxmox VE version, cluster status, and resources
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
UISP
No confirmed install command for UISP yet — follow the setup steps linked from its listing page rather than a guessed package name.
Homebutler
{
"mcpServers": {
"higangssh-homebutler": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"homebutler@latest"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
UISP is categorized under Monitoring and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. Homebutler belongs to Monitoring and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick UISP for monitoring work and Homebutler for monitoring.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client. UISP has no confirmed install command yet — follow its own setup instructions.
UISP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Auth: api key required. Homebutler is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add uisp and higangssh-homebutler as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, UISP has a quality signal of 48/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Homebutler has 65/100 (Great) with 3 views, 0 installs and 300 GitHub stars.
