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

Framework MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Augments MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

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

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Framework MCP lists 1 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Augments MCP Server lists 8 tools with 5 views and 128 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Framework MCP and Augments 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

Framework MCP vs Augments MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the Framework MCP and Augments 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

Framework MCP

Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 43/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Augments MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Framework MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Augments 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 Framework MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: DATABASE_URL, API_KEY_PEPPER, NODE_ENV, PUBLIC_HOSTNAME.
Primary tools included: query_id.

Explore Framework MCP Details

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

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Framework MCP Developer Tools	Augments MCP Server augmnt Developer Tools
Summary	Verified, version-pinned Expo SDK docs for coding agents over remote MCP (Streamable HTTP).	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.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Framework MCP Tools (1)

query_id

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.

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).

Framework MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "framework-mcp": {
      "url": "http://localhost:3000/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Augments MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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