What is the key difference between NanoBanana Pro 2 and Ruv Swarm?

NanoBanana Pro 2 belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Ruv Swarm belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install NanoBanana Pro 2 or Ruv Swarm in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are NanoBanana Pro 2 and Ruv Swarm free or paid?

NanoBanana Pro 2 operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Ruv Swarm operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

NanoBanana Pro 2 lists 9 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. Ruv Swarm lists 0 tools with 2 views and 380 GitHub stars.

Can I use both NanoBanana Pro 2 and Ruv Swarm together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

NanoBanana Pro 2 vs Ruv Swarm

In-depth architectural comparison of the NanoBanana Pro 2 and Ruv Swarm MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

NanoBanana Pro 2

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 51/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Ruv Swarm

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose NanoBanana Pro 2 if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Ruv Swarm if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose NanoBanana Pro 2 when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: veo_generate_video, veo_image_to_video, veo_interpolate_video.

Explore NanoBanana Pro 2 Details

Choose Ruv Swarm when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Ruv Swarm Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	N NanoBanana Pro 2 Developer Tools	R Ruv Swarm Developer Tools
Summary	4K AI image generation via NanoBanana Pro 2: Pro + Flash models, Google Search grounding	Neural network swarm orchestration with WebAssembly acceleration and MCP integration
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

NanoBanana Pro 2 Tools (9)

veo_generate_video

Generate video from text prompt. Supports 720p/1080p/4K, 16:9 or 9:16, 4/6/8 second duration, negative prompts, reference images, seed control, and batch generation (1-4 videos).

veo_image_to_video

Animate a reference image with a motion prompt.

veo_interpolate_video

Create smooth transition between two frames (first frame + last frame).

veo_extend_video

Extend an existing VEO video by ~7 seconds. 720p only, max 148 seconds total.

veo_check_job

Check async job status. Call every 15-20 seconds until completed or failed.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

NanoBanana Pro 2 Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nanobanana-pro-2": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "veo-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Ruv Swarm Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ruv-swarm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ruv-swarm@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

NanoBanana Pro 2 is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Ruv Swarm belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select NanoBanana Pro 2 when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Ruv Swarm when you require tools for developer tools.

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