What is the key difference between App Manager and Appstore Connect?

App Manager belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Appstore Connect belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install App Manager or Appstore Connect in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are App Manager and Appstore Connect free or paid?

App Manager operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Appstore Connect operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

App Manager lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Appstore Connect lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both App Manager and Appstore Connect together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install App Manager or Appstore Connect in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are App Manager and Appstore Connect free to use, or do they require API keys?

App Manager is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Appstore Connect operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both App Manager and Appstore Connect at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both app-manager and appstore-connect as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, App Manager has a Quality Score of 32 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Appstore Connect holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

App Manager vs Appstore Connect

In-depth architectural comparison of the App Manager and Appstore Connect 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

App Manager

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 32/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Appstore Connect

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose App Manager if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Appstore Connect if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose App Manager when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore App Manager Details

Choose Appstore Connect 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 Appstore Connect Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A App Manager Developer Tools	A Appstore Connect Developer Tools
Summary	App Store Connect operator for AI agents: icons, TestFlight builds, listings, IAP, rejection fixes.	MCP server for Apple's App Store Connect API. Manage apps, TestFlight, and more.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

App Manager Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Appstore Connect Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

App Manager Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "app-manager": {
      "url": "https://lance.app"
    }
  }
}

Appstore Connect Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "appstore-connect": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "appstore-connect"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

App Manager is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Appstore Connect belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select App Manager when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Appstore Connect when you require tools for developer tools.

More alternatives to App Manager More alternatives to Appstore Connect Developer Tools category hub