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Azure DevOps (ADO) vs Erd Editor

A side-by-side look at the Azure DevOps (ADO) and Erd Editor 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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Azure DevOps (ADO)Developer Tools · Local subprocess (stdio)The MCP server for Azure DevOps, bringing the power of Azure DevOps directly to your agents.55GoodAuth: not declaredErd Editor logoErd EditorDeveloper Tools · Local subprocess (stdio)Design database schemas as ERDs in your browser, VS Code, JetBrains IDEs or Obsidian. Import SQL, DBML and GraphQL, export DDL and code, and let coding agents edit live over MCP.61GoodAuth: no auth required

Verdict: choose Azure DevOps (ADO) for developer tools work as a local process; choose Erd Editor 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?

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Choose Azure DevOps (ADO) when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
Explore Azure DevOps (ADO)

Erd Editor logoChoose Erd Editor 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.
Explore Erd Editor

Feature & specification comparison

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Spec
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Azure DevOps (ADO)		Erd Editor logoErd Editor
CategoryDeveloper ToolsDeveloper Tools
Quality signal55/100 · Good61/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNo auth required
PricingFreeFree
Required env varsNone listedNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars2,0621,728
Directory activity 6 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
ToolsNot listedNot listed
Full listingView Azure DevOps (ADO) View Erd Editor

Tools & capabilities

Azure DevOps (ADO) tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Erd Editor tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from 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.

Azure DevOps (ADO)

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "azure-devops-ado": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@azure-devops/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Erd Editor

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "erd-editor": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@dineug/erd-editor-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Azure DevOps (ADO) is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Erd Editor belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Azure DevOps (ADO) for developer tools work and Erd Editor 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.

Azure DevOps (ADO) is listed as free. Erd Editor 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 azure-devops-ado and erd-editor as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Azure DevOps (ADO) has a quality signal of 55/100 (Good) with 6 views, 0 installs and 2,062 GitHub stars. Erd Editor has 61/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 1,728 GitHub stars.

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