everything vs toolbase
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
everything by modelcontextprotocol | toolbase by Toolbase-AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 167 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 39 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | Developer ToolsAI / LLM ToolsOther | ProductivityDeveloper ToolsAI / LLM Tools |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | 15 mo ago |
everything · Summary
Official MCP test server exercising all protocol features for client builders.
toolbase · Summary
Toolbase is a desktop application that extends Claude and AI platforms with a visual interface for discovering, installing, and managing MCP-powered tools.
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
toolbase · Use cases
- Enhancing Claude Desktop with additional tools through a visual interface
- Streamlining the installation and management of MCP-powered plugins
- Providing a secure environment for running third-party MCP servers locally
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-everythingtoolbase · Install
Installation
Prerequisites
- Claude Desktop installed
Steps
- Download Toolbase from [https://gettoolbase.ai](https://gettoolbase.ai)
- Open the application
- Use the visual interface to browse and install tools
Claude Desktop Integration
- Open Claude Desktop
- Navigate to Settings > Developer > MCP Servers
- Add the following configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"toolbase": {
"command": "path/to/toolbase-runner",
"args": []
}
}
}