Apple Docs 2.0 MCP vs Augments MCP Server
A side-by-side look at the Apple Docs 2.0 MCP and Augments MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
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Apple Docs 2.0 MCPDeveloper Tools · Local subprocess (stdio)Apple developer documentation for coding agents: doc search with developer.apple.com's own results, full API pages with signatures and OS availability, an offline index of 336,629 pages, and 1,700 WWDC sessions (2014–2026) with code.53GoodAuth: no auth requiredVerdict: choose Apple Docs 2.0 MCP for developer tools work as a local process; choose Augments MCP Server for developer tools as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
AChoose Apple Docs 2.0 MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
Choose Augments MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
get_api_context, search_apis, get_version_info.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | A Apple Docs 2.0 MCP | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 53/100 · Good | 60/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | No auth required |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 11 | 127 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 5 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | Not listed | 8 |
| Full listing | View Apple Docs 2.0 MCP | View Augments MCP Server |
Tools & capabilities
Apple Docs 2.0 MCP tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.
Augments MCP Server tools 8
get_api_contextRECOMMENDED: Get precise API signatures, parameters, return types, prose documentation, and code examples for any npm package. Handles natural language like "react useEffect cleanup" or "how to use zustand". Always try this first.search_apisSearch for APIs across multiple frameworks when you don't know the exact name. Supports concept search like 'state management' which matches useState, createStore, atom, etc.get_version_infoGet version info, available versions, and breaking change detection for any npm package. Now includes actual breaking changes and new features from changelogs.get_migration_guideGet a detailed migration guide between package versions. Returns breaking changes, new features, deprecations, type diffs, and official migration docs.diagnose_errorDiagnose an error message or stack trace. Matches against known error patterns, searches GitHub issues, and finds relevant documentation.compare_packagesCompare npm packages side-by-side: downloads, bundle size, dependencies, GitHub stars, exported APIs. Great for choosing between alternatives.scan_project_depsScan project dependencies for outdated packages, major updates, deprecated packages, and security advisories. Reads package.json.diagnosticsGet server health information: version, uptime, memory usage, cache statistics, and Node.js version.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Apple Docs 2.0 MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"apple-docs-2-0-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"apple-docs-2.0-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Augments MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"augmnt-augments-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@augmnt-sh/augments-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Apple Docs 2.0 MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Augments MCP Server belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Apple Docs 2.0 MCP for developer tools work and Augments MCP Server for developer tools.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Apple Docs 2.0 MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. Augments MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add apple-docs-2-0-mcp and augmnt-augments-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Apple Docs 2.0 MCP has a quality signal of 53/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 11 GitHub stars. Augments MCP Server has 60/100 (Good) with 5 views, 0 installs and 127 GitHub stars.