Next.js DevTools MCP (official, Vercel)
Last tested 2026-10-22
Score 90/100 · Last tested 2026-10-22 · Version tested 0.4.0 · Package next-devtools-mcp · Repo vercel/next-devtools-mcp
Summary: Next.js DevTools MCP (official, Vercel) completed an MCP handshake without credentials and exposed 4 tools.
Test results
| Test | Result | Points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| install | pass | 20 | npm install next-devtools-mcp (Node 20, Linux) succeeded in 2s. |
| handshake | pass | 30 | MCP initialize + tools/list over stdio succeeded with no credentials; 4 tools listed in 6.6s. |
| maintenance | partial | 15 | Repo pushed 37 days before test. |
| docs | pass | 15 | README over 3,000 chars; install instructions present; mcpServers config example present. Automated check of the package's own README (README shipped in npm package). |
| license | pass | 10 | MIT (OSI-approved). |
Local-model readiness
Schema context cost: not yet measured.
Small-model friendly (schema heuristic, not a model result): unknown.
Small-model task runs: Not yet tested.
Not tested
We did not test behavior with real credentials, security, or performance under load. These are planned; see methodology.
Tools listed
browser_eval, nextjs_docs, nextjs_index, nextjs_call
Config used in our test
{
"mcpServers": {
"next-js-devtools-mcp-official-vercel": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"next-devtools-mcp"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Is Next.js DevTools MCP (official, Vercel) deprecated?
No. next-devtools-mcp was not deprecated or archived when we last tested it on 2026-10-22.
What replaces Next.js DevTools MCP (official, Vercel)?
Nothing; Next.js DevTools MCP (official, Vercel) is not deprecated as of 2026-10-22.
Does Next.js DevTools MCP (official, Vercel) need an API key?
No. It completed an MCP handshake with no credentials and listed 4 tools.
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