I14y MCP vs Azure DevOps (ADO)

A side-by-side look at the I14y MCP and Azure DevOps (ADO) MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

I14y MCP logoI14y MCPDeveloper Tools · Local subprocess (stdio)MCP server for I14Y — Switzerland's national open-data metadata catalogue (DCAT-AP-CH)52GoodAuth: not declared
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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 declared

Verdict: choose I14y MCP for developer tools work as a local process; choose Azure DevOps (ADO) 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?

I14y MCP logoChoose I14y MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • You want tools like search_catalog, list_datasets, get_dataset.
Explore I14y MCP

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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)

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecI14y MCP logoI14y MCP
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Azure DevOps (ADO)
CategoryDeveloper ToolsDeveloper Tools
Quality signal52/100 · Good55/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNot declared
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsNone listedNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars02,063
Directory activity 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 6 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools13Not listed

Tools & capabilities

I14y MCP tools 13

  • search_catalogFree-text search across the catalogue. Entry point.
  • list_datasetsPaginated dataset register (complete, unlike search).
  • get_datasetFull metadata record for one dataset.
  • get_dataset_distributionsDownload URLs, formats and **licences**.
  • list_data_servicesRegister of official Swiss APIs with endpoint URLs.
  • get_data_serviceFull record for one registered interface.
  • list_public_servicesAdministrative services for citizens.
  • list_conceptsHarmonised concepts and code lists.
  • get_conceptOne concept definition.
  • search_codelist_entriesIndividual codes of a code list.
  • list_publishersPublishing bodies, with Swiss UID.
  • list_catalogsContributing catalogues.
  • +1 more on the listing page

Azure DevOps (ADO) 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.

I14y MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "i14y-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "i14y-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Azure DevOps (ADO)

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

Frequently asked questions

I14y MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Azure DevOps (ADO) belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick I14y MCP for developer tools work and Azure DevOps (ADO) 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.

I14y MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Azure DevOps (ADO) is listed as free. 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 i14y-mcp and azure-devops-ado as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, I14y MCP has a quality signal of 52/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Azure DevOps (ADO) has 55/100 (Good) with 6 views, 0 installs and 2,063 GitHub stars.