What is the key difference between Unraid RMCP and Nexus?

Unraid RMCP belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution, while Nexus belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Unraid RMCP or Nexus 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 Unraid RMCP and Nexus free or paid?

Unraid RMCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Nexus operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Unraid RMCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Nexus lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Unraid RMCP and Nexus 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 Unraid RMCP or Nexus 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 Unraid RMCP and Nexus free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both unraid-rmcp-2 and nexus-2 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, Unraid RMCP has a Quality Score of 20 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Nexus holds a Quality Score of 32 /100 ( Emerging ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Unraid RMCP vs Nexus

In-depth architectural comparison of the Unraid RMCP and Nexus 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

Unraid RMCP

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 20/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Nexus

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 32/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Unraid RMCP if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Nexus if your workspace requires Cloud Platforms integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Unraid RMCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Unraid RMCP Details

Choose Nexus when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Nexus Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	U Unraid RMCP Cloud Platforms	N Nexus Cloud Platforms
Summary	Rust MCP server and CLI for Unraid GraphQL, NAS, Docker, VM, and storage workflows.	Query Sonatype Nexus Repository (OSS/Pro) for Maven, Python, and Docker artifacts
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms	Cloud Platforms
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Unraid RMCP Tools (0)

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

Nexus 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).

Unraid RMCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unraid-rmcp-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "unraid-rmcp-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Nexus Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nexus-2": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "nexus-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Unraid RMCP is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Nexus belongs to Cloud Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select Unraid RMCP when you need capabilities focused on cloud platforms and Nexus when you require tools for cloud platforms.

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