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Unyly vs manual JSON edit vs Desktop Extensions vs claude mcp add CLI. Which fits your setup.
▸ TL;DR
| Feature | Unyly | Manual JSON | Desktop Extensions | claude mcp add |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup time | ~30 seconds | 5-15 minutes | ~30 seconds | ~1 minute |
| Needs terminal | No | Often | No | Yes |
| Catalog size | 15,000+ MCPs | Any (you find them) | ~50 vendor-curated | Any npm package |
| Security scans | Auto | Manual | Vendor-reviewed | None |
| Update notifications | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Cross-client (Desktop+Cursor+Code) | Yes | Separate config each | Claude Desktop only | Claude Code only |
| Works for private/custom MCPs | Yes (submit unlisted) | Yes | No | Yes |
| Best for | Everyone | Power users + custom | Casual users | CLI users |
claude mcp add (or Unyly with Claude Code tab)