mcp-server-node vs everything
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
mcp-server-node by lucianoayres | everything by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 75 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 43 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | Developer ToolsAI / LLM ToolsOther | Developer ToolsAI / LLM ToolsOther |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | 9 mo ago | this month |
mcp-server-node · Summary
A Node.js MCP server implementation with simple math tools and environment variable retrieval.
everything · Summary
Official MCP test server exercising all protocol features for client builders.
mcp-server-node · Use cases
- Adding mathematical capabilities to AI development environments
- Providing secure API key retrieval for applications
- Demonstrating MCP server implementation patterns for Node.js developers
everything · Use cases
- Testing MCP client implementations against all protocol features
- Learning MCP protocol capabilities through a reference server
- Validating client compatibility with different transport methods
mcp-server-node · Install
Installation
- Clone the repository:
git clone <repository_url>
cd <repository_directory>- Install dependencies:
npm install- Run the server with MCP Inspector:
npm run inspectorClaude Desktop Configuration
Add to your Claude Desktop config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"node-mcp-server": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/mcp-server-node/mcp-server.js"],
"env": {
"API_KEY": "your-api-key"
}
}
}
}everything · Install
NPX (recommended)
{
"mcpServers": {
"everything": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-everything"]
}
}
}On Windows, use cmd /c:
{
"mcpServers": {
"everything": {
"command": "cmd",
"args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-everything"]
}
}
}Docker
{
"mcpServers": {
"everything": {
"command": "docker",
"args": ["run", "-i", "--rm", "mcp/everything"]
}
}
}Global install
npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-everything@latest
npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-everything