Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Swisstransport vs Npm
In-depth architectural comparison of the Swisstransport and Npm 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
Swisstransport
Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required
Npm
Developer Tools · Remote HTTP/SSE
Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Swisstransport if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Npm if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
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Choose Swisstransport when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
- Primary tools included: search_stations, get_connections, get_stationboard.
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Choose Npm when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
- Primary tools included: search_packages, get_package, get_downloads.
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Swisstransport Tools (3)
search_stations
Search for Swiss public transport stations (train, bus, tram) by name query.
get_connections
Get public transport connections between two Swiss locations. Returns up to the requested number of next departures.
get_stationboard
Get the live departure board for a Swiss public transport station.
Npm Tools (5)
search_packages
Search npm for packages by keyword. Returns package names, descriptions, latest versions, publish dates, and publishers. Use when discovering libraries for a task.
get_package
Get full details for a specific package: version, description, dependencies, homepage, repository, and license. Use after search_packages to evaluate a candidate package.
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).
Swisstransport Configuration
Npm Configuration
Frequently Asked Questions
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