What is the key difference between ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) and Codemcp?

ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) belongs to the Coding Agents category with local stdio execution, while Codemcp belongs to the Coding Agents category with local stdio execution.

How do I install ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) or Codemcp 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 ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) and Codemcp free or paid?

ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Codemcp operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Codemcp lists 5 tools with 4 views and 1,608 GitHub stars.

Can I use both ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) and Codemcp 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.

How do I install ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) or Codemcp in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) and Codemcp free to use, or do they require API keys?

ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Codemcp operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model with API Key required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) and Codemcp at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both servicenow-mcp-server-nowaikit and ezyang-codemcp as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) has a Quality Score of 33 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Codemcp holds a Quality Score of 44 /100 ( Fair ) with 4 views, 0 installs, and 1,608 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) vs Codemcp

In-depth architectural comparison of the ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) and Codemcp 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

ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit)

Coding Agents · Local stdio

Quality: 33/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Codemcp

Coding Agents · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) if you need specialized Coding Agents tools running via a local process. Choose Codemcp if your workspace requires Coding Agents integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) when:

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

Explore ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) Details

Choose Codemcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Coding Agents domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
Primary tools included: Auto-accept AI edits by default, Git versioning of all LLM code changes, Predeclared shell commands for controlled execution.

Explore Codemcp Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) Coding Agents	Codemcp ezyang Coding Agents
Summary	ServiceNow MCP server: 450+ tools for Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot & any AI. Read-only by default.	Coding agent with basic read, write and command line tools.
Category & Scope	Coding Agents	Coding Agents
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Codemcp Tools (5)

Auto-accept AI edits by default

Git versioning of all LLM code changes

Predeclared shell commands for controlled execution

IDE/editor agnostic workflow

Supports remote hosting with secure network binding

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).

ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "servicenow-mcp-server-nowaikit": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "nowaikit"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Codemcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ezyang-codemcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) is categorized under Coding Agents and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Codemcp belongs to Coding Agents using local stdio subprocess. Select ServiceNow MCP Server (NowAIKit) when you need capabilities focused on coding agents and Codemcp when you require tools for coding agents.

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