What is the key difference between Vscode Terminal MCP and WebDAV MCP?

Vscode Terminal MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while WebDAV MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Vscode Terminal MCP or WebDAV MCP 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 Vscode Terminal MCP and WebDAV MCP free or paid?

Vscode Terminal MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). WebDAV MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Vscode Terminal MCP lists 7 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars. WebDAV MCP lists 8 tools with 0 views and 3 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Vscode Terminal MCP and WebDAV MCP 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

Vscode Terminal MCP vs WebDAV MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Vscode Terminal MCP and WebDAV MCP 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

Vscode Terminal MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

WebDAV MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Vscode Terminal MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose WebDAV MCP 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 Vscode Terminal MCP 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: run, create, exec.

Explore Vscode Terminal MCP Details

Choose WebDAV MCP 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, read, write.

Explore WebDAV MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	V Vscode Terminal MCP Developer Tools	W WebDAV MCP Developer Tools
Summary	Execute commands in visible VSCode terminal tabs with output capture and session reuse.	Zero-dependency WebDAV MCP server — single static binary, no Node.js or Python. 8 tools via stdio.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Vscode Terminal MCP Tools (7)

run

Create (or reuse) a terminal and execute a command in one step. Returns clean output with exit code.

create

Create a new visible terminal session. Returns a `sessionId`.

exec

Execute a command in an existing session and capture output.

read

Read output from a session with pagination. Supports incremental reads and tail mode (`offset: -N`).

input

Send text to an interactive terminal (prompts, REPLs, confirmations).

list

List active sessions. Optionally filter by `agentId`.

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).

Vscode Terminal MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vscode-terminal-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "vscode-terminal-mcp@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

WebDAV MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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