Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Zebra vs Apdf
In-depth architectural comparison of the Zebra and Apdf 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
Zebra
Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 25/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required
Apdf
Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Zebra if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Apdf 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?
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Choose Zebra 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).
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Choose Apdf 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).
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Zebra Tools (0)
No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.
Apdf 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).
Zebra Configuration
Apdf Configuration
Frequently Asked Questions
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