Swisstransport vs Next Devtools MCP

A side-by-side look at the Swisstransport and Next Devtools MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Swisstransport logoSwisstransportTravel & Transportation · Local subprocess (stdio)Swiss Transport MCP — wraps Transport Open Data API (free, no auth)57GoodAuth: not declaredNext Devtools MCP logoNext Devtools MCPDeveloper Tools · Local subprocess (stdio)Official Next.js MCP server for coding agents. Provides runtime diagnostics, route inspection, dev server logs, docs search, and upgrade guides. Requires Next.js 16+ dev server for full runtime features.86ExcellentAuth: no auth required

Verdict: choose Swisstransport for travel & transportation work as a local process; choose Next Devtools MCP for developer tools as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Swisstransport logoChoose Swisstransport when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Travel & Transportation domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • You want tools like search_stations, get_connections, get_stationboard.
Explore Swisstransport

Next Devtools MCP logoChoose Next Devtools MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
  • You want tools like nextjs_index, nextjs_call, nextjs_docs.
Explore Next Devtools MCP

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecSwisstransport logoSwisstransportNext Devtools MCP logoNext Devtools MCP
CategoryTravel & TransportationDeveloper Tools
Quality signal57/100 · Good86/100 · Excellent
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNo auth required
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsNone listedNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listing Verified
GitHub stars0832
Directory activity 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 9 views 0 installs 1 upvotes
Tools34

Tools & capabilities

Swisstransport tools 3

  • search_stationsSearch for Swiss public transport stations (train, bus, tram) by name query.
  • get_connectionsGet public transport connections between two Swiss locations. Returns up to the requested number of next departures.
  • get_stationboardGet the live departure board for a Swiss public transport station.

Next Devtools MCP tools 4

  • nextjs_indexDiscover running Next.js dev servers and list each one's runtime MCP tools.
  • nextjs_callCall a runtime tool on a discovered server (errors, routes, logs, Server Actions).
  • nextjs_docsGateway.** Point the agent at version-accurate docs in `node_modules/next/dist/docs/`.
  • browser_evalGateway.** Point the agent at the [`agent-browser`](https://github.com/vercel-labs/agent-browser) CLI for browser automation.

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

Swisstransport

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "swisstransport": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-swisstransport"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Next Devtools MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vercel-next-devtools-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "next-devtools-mcp@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Swisstransport is categorized under Travel & Transportation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Next Devtools MCP belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Swisstransport for travel & transportation work and Next Devtools MCP for developer tools.

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

Swisstransport has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Next Devtools MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add swisstransport and vercel-next-devtools-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Swisstransport has a quality signal of 57/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Next Devtools MCP has 86/100 (Excellent) with 9 views, 0 installs and 832 GitHub stars.