What is the key difference between Azure DevOps (ADO) and Azure FinOps MCP Server?

Azure DevOps (ADO) belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution, while Azure FinOps MCP Server belongs to the Cloud Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Azure DevOps (ADO) or Azure FinOps 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 Azure DevOps (ADO) and Azure FinOps MCP Server free or paid?

Azure DevOps (ADO) operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Azure FinOps MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Azure DevOps (ADO) lists 0 tools with 1 views and 2,001 GitHub stars. Azure FinOps MCP Server lists 14 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Azure DevOps (ADO) and Azure FinOps 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

Azure DevOps (ADO) vs Azure FinOps MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Azure DevOps (ADO) and Azure FinOps 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

Azure DevOps (ADO)

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Azure FinOps MCP Server

Cloud Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 48/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Azure DevOps (ADO) if you need specialized Cloud Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Azure FinOps MCP Server if your workspace requires Cloud Platforms integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Azure DevOps (ADO) when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Azure DevOps (ADO) Details

Choose Azure FinOps MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: list_subscriptions, get_cost_summary, get_cost_by_dimension.

Explore Azure FinOps MCP Server Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Azure DevOps (ADO) Cloud Platforms	A Azure FinOps MCP Server Cloud Platforms
Summary	The MCP server for Azure DevOps, bringing the power of Azure DevOps directly to your agents.	Azure FinOps MCP: cost, budgets, forecasting and optimization for Claude, VS Code and Cursor.
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms	Cloud Platforms

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Azure DevOps (ADO) Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Azure FinOps MCP Server Tools (14)

list_subscriptions

List allowed subscriptions with friendly names

get_cost_summary

Total cost for a date range (single sub)

get_cost_by_dimension

Cost breakdown by service / RG / location / meter

get_cost_by_tag

Cost grouped by tag value (showback/chargeback)

get_month_to_date_cost

Current-month spend (single sub)

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).

Azure DevOps (ADO) Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "azure-devops-ado": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@azure-devops/mcp",
        "${input:ado_org}"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Azure FinOps MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "azure-finops-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Azure DevOps (ADO) is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Azure FinOps MCP Server belongs to Cloud Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select Azure DevOps (ADO) when you need capabilities focused on cloud platforms and Azure FinOps MCP Server when you require tools for cloud platforms.

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