Chatpack MCP vs ImmigrationDB
A side-by-side look at the Chatpack MCP and ImmigrationDB 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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ImmigrationDBDeveloper ToolsRead-only migration data: cities, visa routes, entry rules, costs, safety, climate, with sources.48FairAuth: no auth requiredVerdict: choose Chatpack MCP for developer tools work as a local process; choose ImmigrationDB for developer tools. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Chatpack MCP 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
search_docs, get_document, get_integration_guide.
IChoose ImmigrationDB when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
search_destinations, resolve_city, get_city.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | I ImmigrationDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 86/100 · Excellent | 48/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Confirmed | Not confirmed yet |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | — |
| Auth | No auth required | No auth required |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Verified | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 224 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 5 | 15 |
| Full listing | View Chatpack MCP | View ImmigrationDB |
Tools & capabilities
Chatpack MCP tools 5
search_docsSearch bundled Chatpack documentation and the authoritative llms reference. Returns document ids, links and matching excerpts with package versions.get_documentRead a complete bundled Chatpack document by id. Use llms for the authoritative integration contract or concepts/errors for troubleshooting.get_integration_guideRetrieve the repository's framework setup guide with authentication guidance and the authoritative llms reference. Examples match the bundled package versions.list_ui_blocksList public runtime exports of @chatpack/ui, including components, providers and utilities. Returns names accepted by get_ui_block.get_ui_blockRetrieve a public @chatpack/ui export's source module and usage guide. Optionally include supporting UI modules and stylesheet. Files are reference source, not a standalone copy-and-paste component.
ImmigrationDB tools 15
search_destinationsSearch countries and cities.resolve_cityResolve a city name to ranked candidates; never picks an ambiguous country silently.get_cityOne city with claim-level facts and source metadata.get_city_factExactly one fact: value, unit, grain, dates, source.compare_citiesCompare cities on compatible metrics, with provenance for every cell.search_factsNumeric filters over city facts with explicit counts.list_metricsMetric definitions and their coverage.list_blocksMetric blocks with coverage.get_countryOne country record with official visa-route links.search_visa_routesVisa and residence routes of a destination.get_legal_routeOne route with its official source.search_entry_rulesPassport entry rules; unknown answers stay explicit.- +3 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.
Chatpack MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"chatpack-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@chatpack/mcp"
]
}
}
}
ImmigrationDB
No confirmed install command for ImmigrationDB yet — follow the setup steps linked from its listing page rather than a guessed package name.
Frequently asked questions
Chatpack MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. ImmigrationDB belongs to Developer Tools and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. Pick Chatpack MCP for developer tools work and ImmigrationDB 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. ImmigrationDB has no confirmed install command yet — follow its own setup instructions.
Chatpack MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. ImmigrationDB 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 chatpack-mcp and immigrationdb as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Chatpack MCP has a quality signal of 86/100 (Excellent) with 3 views, 0 installs and 224 GitHub stars. ImmigrationDB has 48/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.