Vercel MCP Pro vs Apisix MCP

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

Vercel MCP Pro logoVercel MCP ProCloud Platforms · Local subprocess (stdio)Complete Vercel MCP: deploys, logs, projects, env, domains, DNS, certs via the full REST API60GoodAuth: not declaredApisix MCP logoApisix MCPCloud Platforms · Local subprocess (stdio)MCP Server that support for querying and managing all resource in Apache APISIX.63GoodAuth: api key required

Verdict: choose Vercel MCP Pro for cloud platforms work as a local process; choose Apisix MCP for cloud platforms as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Vercel MCP Pro logoChoose Vercel MCP Pro when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • You have the keys it needs: VERCEL_TOKEN.
  • You want tools like list_deployments, get_deployment, create_deployment.
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Apisix MCP logoChoose Apisix MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: API key required.
  • You have the keys it needs: APISIX_SERVER_HOST, APISIX_SERVER_PORT, APISIX_ADMIN_API_PORT, APISIX_ADMIN_API_PREFIX, APISIX_ADMIN_KEY.
  • You want tools like get_resource, delete_resource, send_request_to_gateway.
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Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecVercel MCP Pro logoVercel MCP ProApisix MCP logoApisix MCP
CategoryCloud PlatformsCloud Platforms
Quality signal60/100 · Good63/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredAPI key required
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsVERCEL_TOKENAPISIX_SERVER_HOSTAPISIX_SERVER_PORTAPISIX_ADMIN_API_PORTAPISIX_ADMIN_API_PREFIXAPISIX_ADMIN_KEY
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars038
Directory activity 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 6 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools7032

Tools & capabilities

Vercel MCP Pro tools 70

  • list_deploymentsList deployments, most recent first. Filter by project, target (production/preview), state, or time window. Use this to see deploy history and find a deployment id.
  • get_deploymentGet full details of one deployment by id or URL (state, build, meta, aliases).
  • create_deploymentCreate a new deployment. The simplest path is to deploy from a connected Git source: pass `name` (project) and a `gitSource` ({ type, repoId/org+repo, ref }). For file-based deploys, provide `files`. For most workflows the /vercel CLI skill is easier — use this when you need API-driven, headless deploys.
  • cancel_deploymentCancel an in-progress (BUILDING/QUEUED) deployment.
  • delete_deploymentDelete a deployment by id (or by URL via the `url` param).
  • get_deployment_eventsGet the build/runtime event log of a deployment (this is where build logs and errors live). Use to diagnose failed builds and runtime bugs. Returns log lines with text, type and timestamps.
  • list_deployment_filesList the file tree of a deployment.
  • get_deployment_file_contentsGet the contents of a single file within a deployment by file id.
  • promote_deploymentPromote an existing deployment to production for a project (instant promotion, no rebuild). This is how you ship a previously-built preview to prod.
  • rollback_deploymentRoll a project's production back to a previous deployment (instant rollback). Pass the deployment id you want to roll back to.
  • get_promote_aliasesCheck the status of the most recent promote/rollback for a project (which aliases were assigned).
  • list_projectsList projects in the account/team. Optionally filter by name or repo.
  • +58 more on the listing page

Apisix MCP tools 32

  • get_resourceGet resource details by ID or list all resources
  • delete_resourceDelete a resource by ID
  • send_request_to_gatewaySend a request or multiple requests to the APISIX gateway
  • create_routeCreate a route
  • update_routeUpdate specific attributes of an existing route
  • create_serviceCreate a service
  • update_serviceUpdate specific attributes of an existing service
  • create_upstreamCreate an upstream service with load balancing settings
  • update_upstreamUpdate specific attributes of an existing upstream
  • create_or_update_consumerCreate a consumer, if the consumer already exists, it will be updated
  • get_credentialGet all credentials or a specific credential for a consumer
  • create_or_update_credentialCreate or update a credential for a consumer
  • +20 more on the listing page

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.

Vercel MCP Pro

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vercel-mcp-pro": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "vercel-mcp-pro"
      ],
      "env": {
        "VERCEL_TOKEN": "YOUR_VERCEL_TOKEN_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Apisix MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "api7-apisix-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "apisix-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "APISIX_SERVER_HOST": "YOUR_APISIX_SERVER_HOST_HERE",
        "APISIX_SERVER_PORT": "YOUR_APISIX_SERVER_PORT_HERE",
        "APISIX_ADMIN_API_PORT": "YOUR_APISIX_ADMIN_API_PORT_HERE",
        "APISIX_ADMIN_API_PREFIX": "YOUR_APISIX_ADMIN_API_PREFIX_HERE",
        "APISIX_ADMIN_KEY": "YOUR_APISIX_ADMIN_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Vercel MCP Pro is categorized under Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. Apisix MCP belongs to Cloud Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Vercel MCP Pro for cloud platforms work and Apisix MCP for cloud platforms.

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.

Vercel MCP Pro has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Apisix MCP is listed as free. Auth: api key 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 vercel-mcp-pro and api7-apisix-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Vercel MCP Pro has a quality signal of 60/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Apisix MCP has 63/100 (Good) with 6 views, 0 installs and 38 GitHub stars.