Augments MCP Server vs Context7
A side-by-side look at the Augments MCP Server and Context7 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 Context7 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 Context7 when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You want tools like
resolve-library-id, query-docs.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 60/100 · Good | 65/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | API key required |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 127 | 63,150 |
| Directory activity | 5 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 9 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 8 | 2 |
| Full listing | View Augments MCP Server | View Context7 |
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.
Context7 tools 2
resolve-library-idResolves a general library name into a Context7-compatible library ID.query-docsRetrieves documentation for a library using a Context7-compatible library ID.
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"
]
}
}
}
Context7
{
"mcpServers": {
"upstash-context7": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"ctx7"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Augments MCP Server is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Context7 belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Augments MCP Server for developer tools work and Context7 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. Context7 is listed as free. Auth: api key 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 augmnt-augments-mcp-server and upstash-context7 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 60/100 (Good) with 5 views, 0 installs and 127 GitHub stars. Context7 has 65/100 (Great) with 9 views, 0 installs and 63,150 GitHub stars.