What is the key difference between MediaWiki MCP Server and Next Devtools MCP?

MediaWiki MCP Server belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Next Devtools MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install MediaWiki MCP Server or Next Devtools 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 MediaWiki MCP Server and Next Devtools MCP free or paid?

MediaWiki MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Next Devtools MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

MediaWiki MCP Server lists 42 tools with 2 views and 132 GitHub stars. Next Devtools MCP lists 4 tools with 5 views and 824 GitHub stars.

Can I use both MediaWiki MCP Server and Next Devtools 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

MediaWiki MCP Server vs Next Devtools MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the MediaWiki MCP Server and Next Devtools 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

MediaWiki MCP Server

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Next Devtools MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 84/100 (Excellent) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose MediaWiki MCP Server if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Next Devtools 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 MediaWiki 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: compare-pages, get-category-members, get-file.

Explore MediaWiki MCP Server Details

Choose Next Devtools 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: nextjs_index, nextjs_call, nextjs_docs.

Explore Next Devtools MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MediaWiki MCP Server Developer Tools	Next Devtools MCP vercel VerifiedDeveloper Tools
Summary	MCP server enabling AI clients to interact with any MediaWiki wiki through standard tools	Official Next.js MCP server for coding agents. Provides runtime diagnostics, route inspection, dev server logs, docs search, and upgrade guides. Requires Next.js 16+ dev server for full runtime features.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

MediaWiki MCP Server Tools (42)

compare-pages

Diff two versions of a wiki page by revision, title, or supplied wikitext.

get-category-members

List members of a category (up to 500 per call, paginated via `continueFrom`).

get-file

Fetch a file page.

get-file-data

Fetch a file's image bytes inline (base64) for visual analysis — for clients that can't reach the wiki host. Returns a scaled rendition (set `width`); non-renderable types (audio, video, binaries) error. For metadata or a download URL, use `get-file`.

get-links-here

List pages that reference a wiki page — pages that link to it, embed it as a template, or display it as a file (select via `type`), including pages that reach it through a redirect. Up to 500 per call, paginated via `continueFrom`.

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).

MediaWiki MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mediawiki-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@professional-wiki/mediawiki-mcp-server@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Next Devtools MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vercel-next-devtools-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "next-devtools-mcp@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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