workflows-mcp-server vs everything

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	workflows-mcp-server by cyanheads	everything by modelcontextprotocol
Stars	★ 31	★ 85,748
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Score	41	77
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Categories	ProductivityDeveloper ToolsAI / LLM Tools	Developer ToolsAI / LLM ToolsOther
Language	TypeScript	TypeScript
Last commit	10 mo ago	this month

workflows-mcp-server · Summary

MCP server that enables AI agents to discover, create, and execute complex workflows defined in YAML files.

everything · Summary

Official MCP test server exercising all protocol features for client builders.

workflows-mcp-server · Use cases

Automating complex multi-step processes by defining them as reusable workflows
Improving agent reliability by providing structured plans for complex tasks
Dynamically guiding agent behavior with global instructions across all workflows

everything · Use cases

Testing MCP client implementations against all protocol features
Learning MCP protocol capabilities through a reference server
Validating client compatibility with different transport methods

workflows-mcp-server · Install

Installation

Prerequisites

Node.js (>=20.0.0)
npm (comes with Node.js)

MCP Client Settings

Add the following to your MCP client's configuration file (e.g., cline_mcp_settings.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "workflows-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["workflows-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "info"
      }
    }
  }
}

Manual Installation

npm install workflows-mcp-server
npm run build
npm start

everything · Install

NPX (recommended)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "everything": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-everything"]
    }
  }
}

On Windows, use cmd /c:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "everything": {
      "command": "cmd",
      "args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-everything"]
    }
  }
}

Docker

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "everything": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": ["run", "-i", "--rm", "mcp/everything"]
    }
  }
}

Global install

npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-everything@latest
npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-everything

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