dmang-dev/mcp-retroarch vs WhenLabs-org/when
Side-by-side comparison of two Model Context Protocol servers. Pick the right one for Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or Cursor.
Drive any libretro core through [RetroArch](https://www.retroarch.com/)'s Network Control Interface (UDP): read/write memory, save/load state, screenshot, pause
Developer toolkit: auto-detect stack for AI context files, catch port conflicts, validate .env schemas, spot docs drift, audit dependency licenses, and time cod
Comparison
| Feature | dmang-dev/mcp-retroarch | WhenLabs-org/when |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Installs | — | — |
| Rating | — | — |
| Verified | — | — |
| Hosted | — | — |
| Tools | — | — |
| Category | productivity | productivity |
| Author | dmang-dev | WhenLabs-org |
| Repo | dmang-dev/mcp-retroarch | WhenLabs-org/when |
When to pick dmang-dev/mcp-retroarch
Drive any libretro core through [RetroArch](https://www.retroarch.com/)'s Network Control Interface (UDP): read/write memory, save/load state, screenshot, pause/frame-advance/reset, on-screen messages. Verified against NES, SNES, Genesis, N64, GBA, and PS1 cores.
When to pick WhenLabs-org/when
Developer toolkit: auto-detect stack for AI context files, catch port conflicts, validate .env schemas, spot docs drift, audit dependency licenses, and time coding tasks — 7 MCP tools, one install.
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