Mikrotik MCP vs Spotify MCP
A side-by-side look at the Mikrotik MCP and Spotify MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Mikrotik MCP for developer tools work as a local process; choose Spotify 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 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.
Choose Spotify MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
SPOTIFY_CLIENT_ID. - You want tools like
search, get_saved_tracks, get_saved_albums.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 65/100 · Great | 63/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | other | Not declared |
| Pricing | Free | Not declared |
| Required env vars | None listed | SPOTIFY_CLIENT_ID |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 303 | 1 |
| Directory activity | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 212 | 131 |
| Full listing | View Mikrotik MCP | View Spotify MCP |
Tools & capabilities
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
Spotify MCP tools 131
searchSearch Spotify's catalog for tracks, artists, albums, playlists, shows, episodes, or audiobooks. Pass `types` as an array (e.g. `["artist"]`) to search a single kind — no track/album fallback noise. Decision guide: search (general, ≤10/type), search_deep (paginated fetch_all up to 50/type), search_fresh (tag:new last 2 weeks), search_by_isrc (exact ISRC), whats_new (personal radar from follows).get_saved_tracksGet tracks saved in the user's Liked Songs. Set fetch_all=true to retrieve the entire collection. Output is capped by max_results (default: SPOTIFY_MCP_MAX_ITEMS).get_saved_albumsGet albums saved in the user's library. Set fetch_all=true to retrieve the entire collection. Output is capped by max_results (default: SPOTIFY_MCP_MAX_ITEMS).get_saved_showsGet podcast shows saved in the user's library. Set fetch_all=true to retrieve the entire collection. Output is capped by max_results (default: SPOTIFY_MCP_MAX_ITEMS).get_saved_episodesGet podcast episodes saved in the user's library. Set fetch_all=true to retrieve the entire collection. Output is capped by max_results (default: SPOTIFY_MCP_MAX_ITEMS).save_to_libraryPreferred. Accepts the widest URI mix (track, album, episode, show, audiobook, user, playlist) in one request. Save one or more items to the user's library via Spotify's unified library endpoint. Max 40. PREVIEWS BY DEFAULT — pass dry_run=false to commit.remove_from_libraryPreferred. Accepts the widest URI mix (track, album, episode, show, audiobook, user, playlist) in one request. Remove one or more items from the user's library via Spotify's unified library endpoint. Max 40. PREVIEWS BY DEFAULT — pass dry_run=false to commit. Removals of 10+ items additionally require elicitation confirmation (or SPOTIFY_MCP_CONFIRM=never for automation).get_saved_countsLibrary size snapshot: counts for tracks/albums/shows/episodes/audiobooks/playlists via limit=1 reads — no item paging. The total covers library saves only: playlists are owned and followed collections, so their count is reported alongside the library rows and excluded from the total. A collection that could not be read (rate limited, gated, or erroring) is reported as unreadable with its reason and left out of the total — it is never reported as 0. One attempt per collection: a rate limit is surfaced, not retried. Quota: 6 GETs.search_saved_albumsSearch saved albums (client-side filter over bounded walk). Quota: GET /me/albums paged.search_saved_showsSearch saved podcast shows (bounded walk + client-side filter). Quota: GET /me/shows paged.search_saved_episodesSearch saved episodes (bounded walk + client-side filter). Quota: GET /me/episodes paged.search_saved_audiobooksSearch saved audiobooks (bounded walk + client-side filter). Quota: GET /me/audiobooks paged.- +119 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.
Mikrotik MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"mikrotik-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-server-mikrotik"
]
}
}
}
Spotify MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"spotify-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@novalux12/spotify-mcp@latest"
],
"env": {
"SPOTIFY_CLIENT_ID": "YOUR_SPOTIFY_CLIENT_ID_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Mikrotik MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Spotify MCP belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Mikrotik MCP for developer tools work and Spotify 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.
Mikrotik MCP is listed as free. Auth: other. Spotify MCP 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 mikrotik-mcp and spotify-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Mikrotik MCP has a quality signal of 65/100 (Great) with 1 views, 0 installs and 303 GitHub stars. Spotify MCP has 63/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars.