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gridctl vs microfn
Manages multiple MCP endpoints via YAML; microfn provides a UI for individual functions.
gridctlOne YAML file. One endpoint. Every MCP server plus the skills and agents you author alongside them
microfnTiny, composable JavaScript functions. Deploy in seconds.Side by side
- What it is
- gridctl:gridctl is an open-source MCP gateway that consolidates multiple MCP servers into a single endpoint defined by one YAML file.
- microfn:microfn lets you turn tiny JavaScript snippets into instantly callable cloud functions.
- Best for
- gridctl:Unified MCP server configuration
- microfn:Instant serverless JavaScript functions
- Who it’s for
- gridctl:Developers building AI agents that need to manage many MCP servers and client configs.
- microfn:Developers and AI agents needing quick, reusable serverless functions.
- Pricing
- gridctl:Open source
- microfn:Freemium
- Plans
- gridctl:—
- microfn:Free $0 per month
- Open source
- gridctl:Yes, 44 GitHub stars
- microfn:—
- Works with
- gridctl:Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Gemini, Zed
- microfn:MCP, webhooks, email, schedules, Siri Shortcuts, Discord
- DevHunt upvotes
- gridctl:20
- microfn:3
- Launched on DevHunt
- gridctl:Aug 2026
- microfn:Nov 2025
gridctl features
- Single binary install. Install via curl, Homebrew or go install a single Go binary.
- Declarative YAML spec. Define all servers and skills in one gridctl.yaml file.
- Auto client linking. One command links 15+ clients (Claude, Cursor, VS Code, etc.) without manual JSON edits.
- Import/export. Import existing setups or export the stack as code with drift detection.
- Token control. Per-server whitelists, cross-server groups, per-client scoping and payload compression.
- Skill library & packs. Author skills in a web UI, version them as git packs, and ship whole team setups.
- Visual stack canvas. Live view of clients, gateway, servers with health and tool counts.
- Supply-chain security. Fingerprint tool schemas, detect hidden instructions and enforce scoped exposure.
microfn features
- One-click deployment. Write a JS function and get a live HTTPS URL in seconds.
- MCP integration. Call functions from any MCP-connected AI agent.
- Multiple triggers. Invoke functions via webhook, email, schedule or Siri shortcuts.
- Function chaining. Compose functions together to build multi-step automations.
- Editable sandbox. Inspect and edit code in a built-in editor with full sandboxed execution.
- KV storage & secrets. Persist data and keep credentials secure for each function.
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.