Metro MCP vs Repomix
A side-by-side look at the Metro MCP and Repomix 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 Repomix 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 Repomix when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
pack_codebase, directory, compress.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 65/100 · Great | 64/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | Not declared |
| Pricing | Not declared | Not declared |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 85 | 29,001 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 88 | 23 |
| Full listing | View Metro MCP | View Repomix |
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
Repomix tools 23
pack_codebasePackage a local code directory into a consolidated XML file for AI analysisdirectoryAbsolute path to the directory to packcompress(Optional, default: false) Enable Tree-sitter compression to extract essential code signatures and structure while removing implementation details. Reduces token usage by ~70% while preserving semantic meaning. Generally not needed since grep_repomix_output allows incremental content retrieval. Use…includePatterns(Optional) Specify files to include using fast-glob patterns. Multiple patterns can be comma-separated (e.g., "**/*.{js,ts}", "src/**,docs/**"). Only matching files will be processed.ignorePatterns(Optional) Specify additional files to exclude using fast-glob patterns. Multiple patterns can be comma-separated (e.g., "test/**,*.spec.js", "node_modules/**,dist/**"). These patterns supplement .gitignore, .ignore, and built-in exclusions.outputPatterns(Optional) Per-file inclusion levels, mirroring the config-file `output.patterns` option. An array of `{ pattern, compress?, directoryStructureOnly? }` entries; the first matching pattern wins, `directoryStructureOnly` takes precedence over `compress`, and a match with neither flag forces full cont…topFilesLength(Optional, default: 10) Number of largest files by size to display in the metrics summary for codebase analysis.attach_packed_outputAttach an existing Repomix packed output file for AI analysispathPath to a directory containing repomix-output.xml or direct path to a packed repository XML filepack_remote_repositoryFetch, clone, and package a GitHub repository into a consolidated XML file for AI analysisremoteGitHub repository URL or user/repo format (e.g., "yamadashy/repomix", "https://github.com/user/repo", or "https://github.com/user/repo/tree/branch")read_repomix_outputRead the contents of a Repomix-generated output file. Supports partial reading with line range specification for large files.- +11 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"
]
}
}
}
Repomix
{
"mcpServers": {
"repomix": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"repomix@latest"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Metro MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Repomix belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Metro MCP for developer tools work and Repomix 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. Repomix has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. 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 repomix 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. Repomix has 64/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 29,001 GitHub stars.