What is the key difference between Zigbee2mqtt Mcp and Mal Mcp?

Zigbee2mqtt Mcp belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Mal Mcp belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Zigbee2mqtt Mcp or Mal 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 Zigbee2mqtt Mcp and Mal Mcp free or paid?

Zigbee2mqtt Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mal Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Zigbee2mqtt Mcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Mal Mcp lists 0 tools with 1 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Zigbee2mqtt Mcp and Mal 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.

How do I install Zigbee2mqtt Mcp or Mal Mcp 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 Zigbee2mqtt Mcp and Mal Mcp free to use, or do they require API keys?

Zigbee2mqtt Mcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Mal Mcp 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 Zigbee2mqtt Mcp and Mal Mcp at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both zigbee2mqtt-mcp and mal-mcp 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, Zigbee2mqtt Mcp has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Mal Mcp holds a Quality Score of 45 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 2 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Zigbee2mqtt Mcp vs Mal Mcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Zigbee2mqtt Mcp and Mal 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

Zigbee2mqtt Mcp

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Mal Mcp

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Zigbee2mqtt Mcp if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Mal 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 Zigbee2mqtt 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 Zigbee2mqtt Mcp Details

Choose Mal 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 Mal Mcp Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Z Zigbee2mqtt Mcp Developer Tools	M Mal Mcp Developer Tools
Summary	Administer a Zigbee2MQTT estate: health, mesh diagnostics, OTA, pairing, device management.	MyAnimeList MCP server: Jikan-powered reads plus official MAL personal-list management.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Zigbee2mqtt Mcp Tools (0)

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Mal Mcp Tools (0)

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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).

Zigbee2mqtt Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zigbee2mqtt-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "zigbee2mqtt-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Mal Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Zigbee2mqtt Mcp is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Mal Mcp belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Zigbee2mqtt Mcp when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Mal Mcp when you require tools for developer tools.

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