Mikrotik MCP vs Next Devtools MCP
A side-by-side look at the Mikrotik MCP and Next Devtools 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 Next Devtools 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 Next Devtools MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You want tools like
nextjs_index, nextjs_call, nextjs_docs.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 65/100 · Great | 86/100 · Excellent |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | other | No auth required |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Verified |
| GitHub stars | 303 | 832 |
| Directory activity | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 9 views 0 installs 1 upvotes |
| Tools | 212 | 4 |
| Full listing | View Mikrotik MCP | View Next Devtools 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
Next Devtools MCP tools 4
nextjs_indexDiscover running Next.js dev servers and list each one's runtime MCP tools.nextjs_callCall a runtime tool on a discovered server (errors, routes, logs, Server Actions).nextjs_docsGateway.** Point the agent at version-accurate docs in `node_modules/next/dist/docs/`.browser_evalGateway.** Point the agent at the [`agent-browser`](https://github.com/vercel-labs/agent-browser) CLI for browser automation.
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"
]
}
}
}
Next Devtools MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"vercel-next-devtools-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"next-devtools-mcp@latest"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Mikrotik MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Next Devtools MCP belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Mikrotik MCP for developer tools work and Next Devtools 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. Next Devtools MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth 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 mikrotik-mcp and vercel-next-devtools-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 3 views, 0 installs and 303 GitHub stars. Next Devtools MCP has 86/100 (Excellent) with 9 views, 0 installs and 832 GitHub stars.