Next Devtools MCP Server (Official): Install & Setup

Install Next Devtools in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add next-devtools -- npx -y next-devtools-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "next-devtools": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "next-devtools-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Next Devtools MCP server do?

Next.js runtime diagnostics, route inspection, dev server logs, docs search and upgrade guides for coding agents.

Is the Next Devtools MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Next Devtools run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Next Devtools to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add next-devtools -- npx -y next-devtools-mcp

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