What is the key difference between Windows MCP and Xhost?

Windows MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Xhost belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Windows MCP or Xhost 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 Windows MCP and Xhost free or paid?

Windows MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Xhost operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Windows MCP lists 0 tools with 1 views and 6,723 GitHub stars. Xhost lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Windows MCP and Xhost 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 Windows MCP or Xhost 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 Windows MCP and Xhost free to use, or do they require API keys?

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both windows-mcp and xhost 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, Windows MCP has a Quality Score of 45 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 6,723 GitHub stars. Xhost holds a Quality Score of 28 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Windows MCP vs Xhost

In-depth architectural comparison of the Windows MCP and Xhost 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

Windows MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Xhost

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 28/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Windows MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Xhost 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 Windows 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).

Explore Windows MCP Details

Choose Xhost 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 Xhost Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	W Windows MCP Developer Tools	X Xhost Developer Tools
Summary	An MCP Server for computer-use in Windows OS	Agent-first hosting: create apps, commit code, deploy, get HTTPS URLs. OAuth sign-in, no tokens.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Windows MCP Tools (0)

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

Xhost 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).

Windows MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Xhost Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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