What is the key difference between Servicenow and Xero?

Servicenow belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Xero belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Servicenow or Xero 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 and Xero free or paid?

Servicenow operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Xero operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Servicenow lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Xero lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Servicenow and Xero 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 or Xero 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 and Xero free to use, or do they require API keys?

Servicenow is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Xero operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth 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 and Xero at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both servicenow and xero 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 has a Quality Score of 25 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Xero holds a Quality Score of 24 /100 ( Emerging ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Servicenow vs Xero

In-depth architectural comparison of the Servicenow and Xero 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

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 25/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Xero

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 24/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Servicenow if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Xero 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 Servicenow 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 Servicenow Details

Choose Xero 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 Xero Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Servicenow Developer Tools	X Xero Developer Tools
Summary	A highly customizable MCP server for ServiceNow API integration	MCP server for Xero API integration
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Servicenow Tools (0)

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

Xero Tools (0)

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

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 Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Xero Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xero": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "xero"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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