What is the key difference between Ns MCP Server and BoostedTravel?

Ns MCP Server belongs to the Travel & Transportation category with local stdio execution, while BoostedTravel belongs to the Travel & Transportation category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Ns MCP Server or BoostedTravel 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 Ns MCP Server and BoostedTravel free or paid?

Ns MCP Server operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required). BoostedTravel operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Ns MCP Server lists 6 tools with 2 views and 62 GitHub stars. BoostedTravel lists 14 tools with 4 views and 2,052 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Ns MCP Server and BoostedTravel 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

Ns MCP Server vs BoostedTravel

In-depth architectural comparison of the Ns MCP Server and BoostedTravel 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

Ns MCP Server

Travel & Transportation · Local stdio

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

BoostedTravel

Travel & Transportation · Local stdio

Quality: 72/100 (Great) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Ns MCP Server if you need specialized Travel & Transportation tools running via a local process. Choose BoostedTravel if your workspace requires Travel & Transportation integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Ns MCP Server when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Travel & Transportation domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
You have access to required keys: NS_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: Real-time departures and arrivals with platform info, Journey planning with transfer and delay data, Ticket pricing for single, return, and group fares.

Explore Ns MCP Server Details

Choose BoostedTravel when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Travel & Transportation domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: LETSFG_BEARER_TOKEN, LETSFG_API_KEY.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Ns MCP Server r-huijts Travel & Transportation	BoostedTravel Travel & Transportation
Summary	Access Dutch Railways (NS) travel information, schedules, and real-time updates	Flight search & booking for AI agents. 400+ airlines, $20-50 cheaper than OTAs.
Category & Scope	Travel & Transportation	Travel & Transportation

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ns MCP Server Tools (6)

Real-time departures and arrivals with platform info

Journey planning with transfer and delay data

Ticket pricing for single, return, and group fares

Station details including accessibility and bike rentals

Multi-language support (Dutch and English)

Handles time zones and real-time status updates

BoostedTravel Tools (14)

search_flights

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).

Ns MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "r-huijts-ns-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "r-huijts-ns-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NS_API_KEY": "YOUR_NS_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

BoostedTravel Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "boostedtravel": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "letsfg-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LETSFG_BEARER_TOKEN": "YOUR_LETSFG_BEARER_TOKEN_HERE",
        "LETSFG_API_KEY": "YOUR_LETSFG_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Ns MCP Server is categorized under Travel & Transportation and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, BoostedTravel belongs to Travel & Transportation using local stdio subprocess. Select Ns MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on travel & transportation and BoostedTravel when you require tools for travel & transportation.

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