Next Devtools MCP vs Worldbank MCP
A side-by-side look at the Next Devtools MCP and Worldbank MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Next Devtools MCP for developer tools work as a local process; choose Worldbank 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?
Choose 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.
Choose Worldbank MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
get-countries, get-country-info, search-indicators.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Quality signal | 86/100 · Excellent | 57/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | Not declared |
| Pricing | Free | Not declared |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Verified | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 832 | 8 |
| Directory activity | 9 views 0 installs 1 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 4 | 7 |
| Full listing | View Next Devtools MCP | View Worldbank MCP |
Tools & capabilities
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.
Worldbank MCP tools 7
get-countriesGet all countries supported by World Bankget-country-infoGet detailed information for a specific countrysearch-indicatorsSearch for available indicatorsget-economic-dataGet economic data for a countryget-social-dataGet social development data for a countryget-education-dataGet education data for a countryget-health-dataGet health and nutrition data for a country
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.
Next Devtools MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"vercel-next-devtools-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"next-devtools-mcp@latest"
]
}
}
}
Worldbank MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"worldbank-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"worldbank-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Next Devtools MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Worldbank MCP belongs to Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Next Devtools MCP for developer tools work and Worldbank 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.
Next Devtools MCP is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. Worldbank MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. 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-next-devtools-mcp and worldbank-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Next Devtools MCP has a quality signal of 86/100 (Excellent) with 9 views, 0 installs and 832 GitHub stars. Worldbank MCP has 57/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 8 GitHub stars.