App Store Connect MCP vs Asc MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the App Store Connect MCP and Asc 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 App Store Connect 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 Asc 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).
• Primary tools included: asc_start_trial, asc_setup_check, asc_guide.

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	App Store Connect MCP Developer Tools	A Asc MCP Developer Tools
Summary	Interact with Apple's App Store Connect API	Drive App Store Connect end to end: metadata, screenshots, builds, TestFlight, submit, release.
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": {
    "app-store-connect-mcp-3": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "app-store-connect-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "asc-mcp-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pofky/asc-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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