Augments MCP Server vs Claude Code Ultimate Guide
A side-by-side look at the Augments MCP Server and Claude Code Ultimate Guide MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Augments MCP Server for developer tools work as a local process; choose Claude Code Ultimate Guide 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?
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.
Choose Claude Code Ultimate Guide when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
search_guide, read_section, list_topics.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 64/100 · Good | 69/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | Not declared |
| Pricing | Free | Not declared |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 127 | 6,204 |
| Directory activity | 5 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 8 | 17 |
| Full listing | View Augments MCP Server | View Claude Code Ultimate Guide |
Tools & capabilities
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.
Claude Code Ultimate Guide tools 17
search_guideSearch the Claude Code Ultimate Guide by topic, keyword, or question. Covers features, hooks, agents, MCP, skills, commands, and best practices. Use this FIRST for any Claude Code question instead of web search.read_sectionRead a section from a guide file (markdown, YAML, examples). Supports pagination via offset, or a "#heading-slug" anchor to jump straight to a section (as returned by search_guide()). Use after search_guide() to fetch the full content at a specific location.list_topicsList all top-level topics and categories in the Claude Code Ultimate Guide. Useful for exploring what the guide covers before searching.get_exampleFetch a production-ready template or example from the guide (agents, skills, commands, hooks, scripts). Pass a partial name to search for matching examples.get_changelogReturn the last N entries from the Claude Code Ultimate Guide CHANGELOG. Shows what changed in the guide itself (not Claude Code CLI releases — use get_release() for that).get_digestReturn a digest of guide and Claude Code CLI changes for a given period. Combines guide CHANGELOG entries + official Claude Code releases in the time window.get_cheatsheetReturn the Claude Code cheatsheet — a compact 1-page reference covering the most important commands, shortcuts, config options, and workflows.list_examplesList all production-ready templates in the guide by category (agents, commands, hooks, skills, scripts). Use get_example(name) to fetch the content of any specific template.get_releaseGet details about Claude Code CLI official releases. Pass a version to get a specific release, or omit to get the latest and recent history.compare_versionsShow what changed between two Claude Code CLI versions. Lists all releases in range with aggregated highlights and breaking changes.get_threatLook up a specific threat by ID from the security threat database. Supports CVE IDs (e.g. "CVE-2025-53109") and technique IDs (e.g. "T001").list_threatsBrowse the security threat database. Without a category, returns a summary with counts. With a category, returns the full list for that section.- +5 more on the listing page
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.
Augments MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"augmnt-augments-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@augmnt-sh/augments-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
Claude Code Ultimate Guide
{
"mcpServers": {
"claude-code-ultimate-guide": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"claude-code-ultimate-guide-mcp@1.3.6"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Augments MCP Server is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Claude Code Ultimate Guide belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Augments MCP Server for developer tools work and Claude Code Ultimate Guide 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.
Augments MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. Claude Code Ultimate Guide has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. 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 augmnt-augments-mcp-server and claude-code-ultimate-guide as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Augments MCP Server has a quality signal of 64/100 (Good) with 5 views, 0 installs and 127 GitHub stars. Claude Code Ultimate Guide has 69/100 (Great) with 2 views, 0 installs and 6,204 GitHub stars.