What is the key difference between Yandex Direct and Apple Ads?

Yandex Direct belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Apple Ads belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Yandex Direct or Apple Ads 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 Yandex Direct and Apple Ads free or paid?

Yandex Direct operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Apple Ads operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Yandex Direct lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Apple Ads lists 0 tools with 0 views and 6 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Yandex Direct and Apple Ads 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 Yandex Direct or Apple Ads 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 Yandex Direct and Apple Ads free to use, or do they require API keys?

Yandex Direct is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Apple Ads 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 Yandex Direct and Apple Ads at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both yandex-direct and apple-ads 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, Yandex Direct has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Apple Ads holds a Quality Score of 36 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 6 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Yandex Direct vs Apple Ads

In-depth architectural comparison of the Yandex Direct and Apple Ads 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

Yandex Direct

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Apple Ads

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Yandex Direct if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Apple Ads 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 Yandex Direct 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 Yandex Direct Details

Choose Apple Ads 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 Apple Ads Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Y Yandex Direct Developer Tools	A Apple Ads Developer Tools
Summary	MCP server for Yandex Direct API v5: manage PPC campaigns, ads, keywords, and statistics.	Manage Apple Search Ads campaigns, keywords, budgets, and reports via API v5.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Yandex Direct Tools (0)

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

Apple Ads 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).

Yandex Direct Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Apple Ads Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-ads": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "apple-ads-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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