MCP Numpy vs Jupyter MCP Server
A side-by-side look at the MCP Numpy and Jupyter MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose MCP Numpy for data science tools work as a local process; choose Jupyter MCP Server for data science tools as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose MCP Numpy when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Science Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
np_array, np_zeros, np_ones.
Choose Jupyter MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Data Science Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Data Science Tools | Data Science Tools |
| Quality signal | 51/100 · Good | 48/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | No auth required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 1,312 |
| Directory activity | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 72 | Not listed |
| Full listing | View MCP Numpy | View Jupyter MCP Server |
Tools & capabilities
MCP Numpy tools 72
np_arrayCreate a NumPy array from a list.np_zerosCreate an array of zeros.np_onesCreate an array of ones.np_fullCreate an array filled with a constant value.np_arangeCreate an array with evenly spaced values within a given interval.np_linspaceCreate an array with evenly spaced numbers over a specified interval.np_eyeReturn a 2D identity array.np_diagCreate a diagonal array or extract the diagonal of an array.np_reshapeGive a new shape to an array without changing its data.np_transposeReverse or permute the axes of an array.np_concatenateJoin a sequence of arrays along an existing axis.np_splitSplit an array into multiple sub-arrays.- +60 more on the listing page
Jupyter MCP Server 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.
MCP Numpy
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-numpy": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-numpy"
]
}
}
}
Jupyter MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"datalayer-jupyter-mcp-server": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"jupyter-mcp-server@latest"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
MCP Numpy is categorized under Data Science Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Jupyter MCP Server belongs to Data Science Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick MCP Numpy for data science tools work and Jupyter MCP Server for data science 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.
MCP Numpy has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Jupyter MCP Server 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 mcp-numpy and datalayer-jupyter-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, MCP Numpy has a quality signal of 51/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Jupyter MCP Server has 48/100 (Fair) with 3 views, 0 installs and 1,312 GitHub stars.