@modelcontextprotocol/client vs @modelcontextprotocol/server

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@modelcontextprotocol/server is the fastest-growing over 30 days (+62.2%).

@modelcontextprotocol/client vs @modelcontextprotocol/server: weekly downloads compared over last 90 days. Fastest 30-day growth: @modelcontextprotocol/server (+62.2%).

Comparison of @modelcontextprotocol/client, @modelcontextprotocol/server
Plugin	Metric	Current	7d	30d	Daily rate (30d)	Rank	Rating	Ratings / day	Updated
@modelcontextprotocol/clientnpm	Weekly downloads	4,668,593	-40.0%	+19.5%	+0.60%/day	#133	—	—	Stale · Oct 18, 2026
@modelcontextprotocol/servernpmFastest	Weekly downloads	8,202,973	-26.6%	+62.2%	+1.62%/day	#125	—	—	Stale · Oct 18, 2026