What is the key difference between MCP Docs Server and Scopus MCP?

MCP Docs Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Scopus MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MCP Docs Server or Scopus MCP 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 MCP Docs Server and Scopus MCP free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MCP Docs Server lists 3 tools with 0 views and 2 GitHub stars. Scopus MCP lists 6 tools with 0 views and 39 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MCP Docs Server and Scopus MCP 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

MCP Docs Server vs Scopus MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Docs Server and Scopus MCP 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

MCP Docs Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Scopus MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MCP Docs Server if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Scopus MCP 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 MCP Docs 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: query, k, uri.

Explore MCP Docs Server Details

Choose Scopus MCP 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: query, count, sort.

Explore Scopus MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M MCP Docs Server Developer Tools	S Scopus MCP Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server for searching MCP protocol documentation	A Model Context Protocol server for the Elsevier Scopus API
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MCP Docs Server Tools (3)

query

uri

Scopus MCP Tools (6)

query

count

sort

coverDate

scopus_id

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).

MCP Docs Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-docs-server-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Scopus MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scopus-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "scopus-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

MCP Docs Server is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Scopus MCP belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select MCP Docs Server when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Scopus MCP when you require tools for developer tools.

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