Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Anythink Cli vs Next Devtools MCP
In-depth architectural comparison of the Anythink Cli and Next Devtools 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.
At a Glance & Executive Verdict
Anythink Cli
Cloud Platforms · Local stdio
Quality: 65/100 (Great) | Auth: other
Next Devtools MCP
Cloud Platforms · Local stdio
Quality: 86/100 (Excellent) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Anythink Cli if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Next Devtools MCP if your workspace requires Cloud Platforms integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
Choose Anythink Cli when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: other (Freemium).
- Primary tools included: config_use, projects_delete, login_direct.
Choose Next Devtools MCP when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
- Primary tools included: nextjs_index, nextjs_call, nextjs_docs.
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Anythink Cli Tools (16)
config_use
Switch the active project profile that the 'cli' tool's commands operate against. Use this to move between already-connected projects without re-authenticating. The profile must already exist (created by 'projects_use' or 'login_direct'); run 'config_show' to see available profile names. Returns confirmation, or an error if the profile does not exist.
projects_delete
Permanently delete a project and tear down its backend instance, including its database and stored data. This is destructive and irreversible — always confirm with the user first, and prefer matching by a specific id over a short prefix to avoid removing the wrong project. Requires an active billing account (set one with 'accounts_use'). Returns the deleted project's name and id on success.
login_direct
Store credentials directly for a project (bypasses billing login). Use this when you already have an org ID and API key or JWT token.
projects_use
Connect to a project and save it as the active profile so the 'cli' tool's data, entities, users, and other commands target it. Resolves the project, then either stores the API key you pass or exchanges a transfer token for project-scoped credentials automatically. Requires an active billing account (set one with 'accounts_use'); the project must be Active (see 'projects_list'). Returns the saved profile name, org id, API URL, and auth method.
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).
Anythink Cli Configuration
Next Devtools MCP Configuration