mcp-remote
★ 1.7k
vs
shipyard-cli
★ 14
mcp-remote vs shipyard-cli
mcp-remote: mcp-remote connects an MCP client that only supports local stdio servers to a remote MCP server, with auth support. The project calls itself a working proof of concept and experimental, and can be removed once your client supports remote authorized servers.; shipyard-cli: The Shipyard CLI is a tool to manage ephemeral environments on the Shipyard platform, and it also includes an MCP server so an AI agent can manage them. It installs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
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TL;DR
mcp-remoteMCP Servers · ★ 1.7k
Use a hosted remote MCP server from a client that lacks remote support
shipyard-cliMCP Servers · ★ 14
Spin up and tear down preview environments for a branch
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Side-by-Side Comparison
Field
mcp-remoteshipyard-cliCategory
MCP Servers
MCP Servers
Stars
★ 1.7k
★ 14
License
MIT
Apache-2.0
Install Command
npx mcp-remote https://example.remote/server
curl https://www.shipyard.sh/install.sh | bash
Updated
1w ago
6d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Tags
mcp, mcp-servers
agent, cli, ephemeral-environments
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Features
mcp-remote01Bridges stdio clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor and Windsurf to remote servers
02Supports OAuth-based authorization
03Runs with a single npx command in the client config
shipyard-cli01Manage ephemeral environments from the terminal
02MCP server for AI agents, configured with an API token
03Install script, Homebrew and Windows release downloads
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Use Cases
mcp-remote↳Use a hosted remote MCP server from a client that lacks remote support
↳Test remote MCP servers with authentication
shipyard-cli↳Spin up and tear down preview environments for a branch
↳Let an AI agent manage ephemeral environments
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Best For
mcp-remoteTrending
shipyard-cli—
FAQ
FAQ
What is the difference between mcp-remote and shipyard-cli?
Both mcp-remote and shipyard-cli are in the MCP Servers category. mcp-remote has 1.7k stars, while shipyard-cli has 14 stars.
Which is better, mcp-remote or shipyard-cli?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose mcp-remote if Use a hosted remote MCP server from a client that lacks remote support, and shipyard-cli if Spin up and tear down preview environments for a branch.
Is mcp-remote free or open source?
Yes, mcp-remote is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is shipyard-cli free or open source?
Yes, shipyard-cli is open source on GitHub (Apache-2.0).
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