Metro MCP vs Overleaf MCP
A side-by-side look at the Metro MCP and Overleaf 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 Overleaf 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 Overleaf MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
OVERLEAF_PROJECT_ID, OVERLEAF_GIT_TOKEN, OVERLEAF_GIT_TOKEN_FILE, OVERLEAF_PROJECT_NAME, OVERLEAF_PROJECTS_CONFIG. - You want tools like
list_projects, list_files, read_file.
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 | API key required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Not declared |
| Required env vars | None listed | OVERLEAF_PROJECT_IDOVERLEAF_GIT_TOKENOVERLEAF_GIT_TOKEN_FILEOVERLEAF_PROJECT_NAMEOVERLEAF_PROJECTS_CONFIG |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 85 | 329 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 88 | 8 |
| Full listing | View Metro MCP | View Overleaf 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
Overleaf MCP tools 8
list_projectsList all configured Overleaf projectslist_filesList files in an Overleaf projectread_fileRead a file from an Overleaf projectget_sectionsGet all sections from a LaTeX fileget_section_contentGet content of a specific sectionstatus_summaryGet a comprehensive project status summarywrite_fileWrite content to a file in an Overleaf project and push to Overleafwrite_sectionReplace a single section in a LaTeX file and push to Overleaf. Safer than write_file for targeted edits — only the named section is replaced, leaving the rest of the file untouched.
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"
]
}
}
}
Overleaf MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"mjyoo2-overleaf-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mjyoo2/overleaf-mcp"
],
"env": {
"OVERLEAF_PROJECT_ID": "YOUR_OVERLEAF_PROJECT_ID_HERE",
"OVERLEAF_GIT_TOKEN": "YOUR_OVERLEAF_GIT_TOKEN_HERE",
"OVERLEAF_GIT_TOKEN_FILE": "YOUR_OVERLEAF_GIT_TOKEN_FILE_HERE",
"OVERLEAF_PROJECT_NAME": "YOUR_OVERLEAF_PROJECT_NAME_HERE",
"OVERLEAF_PROJECTS_CONFIG": "YOUR_OVERLEAF_PROJECTS_CONFIG_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Metro MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Overleaf MCP belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Metro MCP for developer tools work and Overleaf 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. Overleaf MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Auth: api key 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 metro-mcp and mjyoo2-overleaf-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. Overleaf MCP has 65/100 (Great) with 0 views, 0 installs and 329 GitHub stars.