What is the key difference between Augments MCP Server and Extentos MCP Server?

Augments MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Extentos MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Augments MCP Server or Extentos MCP Server 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 Augments MCP Server and Extentos MCP Server free or paid?

Augments MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Extentos MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Augments MCP Server lists 8 tools with 4 views and 127 GitHub stars. Extentos MCP Server lists 38 tools with 1 views and 2 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Augments MCP Server and Extentos MCP Server 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.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Augments MCP Server vs Extentos MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Augments MCP Server and Extentos MCP Server 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

Augments MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 63/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Extentos MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Augments MCP Server if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Extentos MCP Server 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 Augments MCP Server 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: get_api_context, search_apis, get_version_info.

Explore Augments MCP Server Details

Choose Extentos MCP Server 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: getPlatformInfo, getCapabilityGuide, getCodeExample.

Explore Extentos MCP Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Augments MCP Server augmnt Developer Tools	Extentos MCP Server Developer Tools
Summary	Transform Claude Code with intelligent, real-time access to 90+ framework documentation sources. Get accurate, up-to-date code generation that follows current best practices for React, Next.js, Laravel, FastAPI, Tailwind CSS, and more.	Build smart-glasses apps with AI agents: scaffold, validate, and simulate before real hardware.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Augments MCP Server Tools (8)

get_api_context

RECOMMENDED: 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_apis

Search 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_info

Get version info, available versions, and breaking change detection for any npm package. Now includes actual breaking changes and new features from changelogs.

get_migration_guide

Get a detailed migration guide between package versions. Returns breaking changes, new features, deprecations, type diffs, and official migration docs.

diagnose_error

Diagnose an error message or stack trace. Matches against known error patterns, searches GitHub issues, and finds relevant documentation.

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).

Augments MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "augmnt-augments-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@augmnt-sh/augments-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Extentos MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-25": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@extentos/mcp-server@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Augments MCP Server is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Extentos MCP Server belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Augments MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Extentos MCP Server when you require tools for developer tools.

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