Abs MCP vs Apra MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Abs MCP and Apra MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Abs MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Choose Apra MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Apra MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Abs MCP Developer Tools	Apra MCP Developer Tools
Summary	Query the ABS in plain English — CPI, labour force, building approvals, migration, GDP.	Query APRA in plain English — bank capital, fund-level super, insurance stats.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "abs-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--upgrade",
        "abs-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apra-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--upgrade",
        "apra-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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