Metro MCP vs Mikrotik MCP
A side-by-side look at the Metro MCP and Mikrotik MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Metro MCP for developer tools work as a local process; choose Mikrotik MCP 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?
Choose Metro MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
get_console_logs, clear_console_logs, get_network_requests.
Choose Mikrotik MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: other.
- You want tools like
create_backup, list_backups, create_export.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 65/100 · Great | 65/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | other |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 85 | 303 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 88 | 212 |
| Full listing | View Metro MCP | View Mikrotik MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Metro MCP tools 88
get_console_logsGet recent console output. Filter by level or search text.clear_console_logsClear the console log buffer.get_network_requestsGet recent network requests from the React Native app.get_request_detailsGet full details of a specific network request including headers and body.get_response_bodyGet response body for a network request (cached if small; requires active session if large).search_networkSearch network requests by URL pattern, method, or status code.clear_network_requestsClear the network request buffer.get_network_statsGet aggregated network statistics: breakdown by domain, status code, and response times.get_errorsGet recent uncaught exceptions from the React Native app.clear_errorsClear the error buffer.get_bundle_errorsGet recent Metro compilation/transform errors.evaluate_jsExecute a JavaScript expression in the running React Native app and return the result. Use this for inspecting variables, calling functions, or querying app state.- +76 more on the listing page
Mikrotik MCP tools 212
create_backupCreates a system backup on the MikroTik device.list_backupsLists backup files on the MikroTik device.create_exportCreates a configuration export file (rsc/json/xml) on the MikroTik device.export_sectionReturns a RouterOS configuration section as an export script. Notes: section: RouterOS path without leading slash e.g. "ip address", "interface vlan", "ip firewall filter", "ip firewall nat", "queue simple" hide_sensitive: keep secrets out of the output (False appends show-sensitive)download_fileDownloads a backup or export file from the MikroTik device as base64-encoded content.upload_fileUploads a base64-encoded file to the MikroTik device (for restore operations).restore_backupRestores a system backup on the MikroTik device; triggers a reboot.import_configurationImports and executes a RouterOS configuration script (.rsc file) on the device.remove_fileRemoves a file from the MikroTik device filesystem.backup_infoGets detailed information about a backup file on the MikroTik device.create_dhcp_serverCreates a DHCP server bound to the specified interface on the MikroTik device. Notes: lease_time: duration e.g. "1d", "12h", "30m", "1h30m"list_dhcp_serversLists DHCP servers on the MikroTik device.- +200 more on 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.
Metro MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"metro-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"metro-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Mikrotik MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"mikrotik-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-server-mikrotik"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Metro MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Mikrotik MCP belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Metro MCP for developer tools work and Mikrotik MCP 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.
Metro MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Mikrotik MCP is listed as free. Auth: other. 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 metro-mcp and mikrotik-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Metro MCP has a quality signal of 65/100 (Great) with 0 views, 0 installs and 85 GitHub stars. Mikrotik MCP has 65/100 (Great) with 3 views, 0 installs and 303 GitHub stars.